Melissa Fortin, Professor, PhD, CPA

Laval, Québec

Member of the Desjardins Group Board of Ethics and Professional Conduct since 2026. Expert in the fields of ethics and professional conduct.

Other key areas of expertise

  • Governance
  • Artificial intelligence

Professional experience

Melissa holds a PhD in administration with a specialization in accounting. She’s a member of the Quebec CPA Order and associate professor at Université du Québec à Montréal’s School of Management in the accounting department. She has more than 15 years’ experience in governance, risk management and accounting. Her teaching and research cover ethical questions around emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Melissa has been a caisse director and member of the audit committee since 2023.

Other roles at Desjardins

  • Director, Caisse Desjardins de l’Ouest-de-l’Île