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
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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.