Nathalie Larue

Executive Vice-President, Personal Services and Community Life

In her role as Executive Vice-President, Personal Services and Community Life, Nathalie Larue is responsible for all personal banking activities. Her mandate involves overseeing networks, caisses and client relations centres, mortgage brokers and representatives, and savings, payment and financing products. As well as steering the digital transformation initiative, Nathalie provides support for the caisses’ boards of directors and makes sure they have what they need to uphold sound governance practices in carrying out their duties.

Nathalie’s executive division employs more than 15,000 people, all of whom are dedicated to delivering a distinctive experience for members and clients while remaining mindful of financial performance and risk management.

Nathalie has an MBA from HEC Montréal. She brings to the table more than 30 years of experience in the Quebec financial sector and has held various positions of influence, in which she was responsible for overseeing large, multidisciplinary teams. Before joining Desjardins Group, she worked for a major consulting firm and guided many large organizations through strategic transformation initiatives.

Nathalie has been a member of the Desjardins Group Management Committee since 2017. Her achievements include spearheading a major marketing transformation project. She has earned a reputation as a leader who brings people together. Her strategic vision and communication skills have been instrumental in shaping Desjardins Group.

One of the ways Nathalie gives back to the community is by serving as co-chair of the group that campaigns to raise funds for Tel-Aide Montréal, an organization that offers people free, confidential active listening services to support their mental health and well-being. She has also served as vice-chair for the Desjardins Cares and Shares campaign, helping to raise over $15 million for organizations that fight poverty and exclusion, and encourage stay-in-school initiatives across Canada.