Michel Magnan, Professor, PhD, FCPA, ASC, C.Dir.

Montreal, Quebec

Desjardins Group director since 2021. Key areas of expertise: Finance, accounting and governance.

Other areas of expertise

  • Risk management and compliance
  • Performance management
  • Capital markets
  • Compensation
  • Social and environmental responsibility

Professional experience

Michel is a distinguished research professor at Concordia University and the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Governance at the John Molson School of Business. He holds several accounting designations and a PhD in business administration from the University of Washington. He's actively involved in the business and professional community, and is a certified corporate director (ASC, C.Dir.). Michel is a member of the Pension Committee and the Investments Sub-Committee for the Pension Plan for the Employees of Concordia University.

Other roles at Desjardins

  • Director, Desjardins Trust Inc., Chair, Audit Committee and Member, Review Committee
  • Director, Desjardins Financial Corporation Inc. (DFC) and Chair, DFC Audit and Risk Committee
  • Desjardins Group board committees and commissions:
    • Chair, Audit and Inspection Commission
    • Member, Corporate Governance and Responsible Finance Commission
    • Observer, Risk Management Commission

Past roles at Desjardins

  • Member, Desjardins General Insurance Group Inc. Board of Directors and Chair, DGIG Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Director, Desjardins Securities Inc.