Elaine Lajeunesse, Actuary, CFA, FCAS and FCIA, ICD.D

Bloomfield, Ontario

Desjardins Group director since 2023. Elaine is president of an executive coaching firm. Key areas of expertise: Strategy, actuarial services and risk management.

Other areas of expertise

  • Financial services markets (banking, life and health insurance, property and casualty insurance)
  • Business strategy
  • Governance
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion

Professional experience

Elaine has over 30 years of experience as an actuary and has also worked as a consultant chief risk officer for several top-tier Canadian financial institutions. Her experience at different sized organizations in Canada means she's extremely well-versed in the insurance industry ecosystem. She's renowned for her experience implementing governance and risk management strategies, and her in-depth knowledge of risk sources at financial institutions. She's a certified corporate director and serves on various boards of directors.

Other roles at Desjardins

  • Member, Risk Management Commission