Nadine Groulx, Agricultural and Maple-Producing Entrepreneur

Sainte-Edwidge, Quebec

Desjardins Group director since 2017

Key areas of expertise

  • Organizational culture, cooperative business models and communications
  • Responsible finance
  • Business ethics and professional conduct
  • Strategic vision (agricultural sector)

Professional experience

Nadine is the co-owner of a farm and a maple-producing business. She has served as the president and vice-president of various organizations supporting the next generation of Quebec farmers. She's currently the president of the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité, where she launched an initiative to modernize its governance. She also worked as a mentor in Université de Sherbrooke's MBA program.

Other roles at Desjardins

  • Chair, Caisse Desjardins des Verts-Sommets de l'Estrie; a Desjardins caisse director since 2001
  • Director and Secretary, Desjardins Financial Corporation (DFC); Chair, DFC Board of Ethics and Professional Conduct
  • Director, Desjardins Trust; Chair, Desjardins Trust Risk Review Committee
  • Desjardins Representative, Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité
  • Federation board committees and commissions:
    • Chair, Corporate Governance and Responsible Finance Commission
    • Member, CEO Selection Committee
    • Member, Human Resources Commission