Lisa Baillargeon, Professor, PhD, MBA, CPA, C.Adm., ICD.D

Saint-Lambert, Quebec

Desjardins Group director since 2019

Key areas of expertise

  • Finance and accounting
  • Business ethics and professional conduct
  • Governance
  • Human resources

Professional experience

Lisa is a full professor and research chair of museum governance and culture law. She has an impressive academic background and extensive experience in accounting and management. She holds a PhD in economic history and an MBA, as well as designations as a chartered professional accountant (CPA) and corporate director (ICD.D). She has overseen a wide range of complex projects as a manager, professor and researcher, and has helped forge numerous international university partnerships. Lisa sits on the boards of directors of various organizations, including some non-profits. She also chairs the city of Montreal's audit committee.

Other roles at Desjardins

  • Chair, Caisse Desjardins Charles-LeMoyne; a Desjardins caisse director since 2015
  • Chair, Desjardins International Development
  • Vice-Chair, Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company
  • Director, Desjardins Security Fund
  • Member, Nomination and Election Committee
  • Federation board committees and commissions:
    • Member, Corporate Governance and Responsible Finance Commission