Wealth, insurance, and technology gain new leaders in Desjardins management shift
Desjardins Group announced the composition of its management committee as Denis Dubois, the new president and chief executive officer, prepares to assume office.
Three new members will join the nine current members of the committee.
The organization said they will bring renewed energy to pursuing directions that enhance the member and client experience while ensuring the sustainable and responsible growth of the cooperative financial group.
Effective September 2, the management committee will consist of 12 members:
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Denis Dubois, president and CEO of Desjardins Group
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Johanne Duhaime, senior executive vice-president, Technology and Organizational Performance
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Marie-Huguette Cormier, executive vice-president, Member/Client Experience, Cooperation and Human Transformation
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Di-Thai Hua, executive vice-president, Operations
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Nathalie Larue, executive vice-president, Personal Services and Community Life
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Jean-Yves Bourgeois, executive vice-president, Business Services
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Valérie Lavoie, executive vice-president, Property and Casualty Insurance
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Alain Leprohon, executive vice-president, Finance and chief financial officer
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Antoine Avril, executive vice-president, Risk Management and chief risk officer
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Daniel Grossi, executive vice-president, Information Technology
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Sébastien Vallée, executive vice-president, Wealth Management
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Chantal Gagné, executive vice-president, Life and Health Insurance
Chantal Gagné will become executive vice-president, Life and Health Insurance. She is currently vice-president, Life and Health Insurance and Independent Distribution, and has worked at Desjardins for 18 years.
She began her career in the property and casualty insurance sector in actuarial services, underwriting and claims. Over the last five years, she has played a role in transforming Desjardins's life and health insurance sector.
The organization described her as dedicated, with strong project management skills and strong relationships with teams and business partners.
Daniel Grossi will be named executive vice-president, Information Technology. He is currently chief technology, operations and enterprise architecture officer.
With nearly 25 years of management experience, including nine years at Desjardins, he is recognized for leadership in digital transformation, innovative approaches, and his ability to improve the member and client experience.
Sébastien Vallée will become executive vice-president, Wealth Management. He has been with Desjardins since 2000 and has 15 years of management and senior management experience in the wealth management sector, including his current role as vice-president, Investment Solutions.
He is a member of the AMF's Investment Products Advisory Committee and also serves on the innovation and development committee for United Way Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches.
Desjardins said the changes also include the departure of two senior leaders.
Réal Bellemare, senior executive vice-president and chief operating officer, and Isabelle Garon, executive vice-president, Marketing, Communications, Cooperation and President's Office, are leaving the management committee.
The organization thanked both for their contributions.
Since March 2024, the roles of chair of the board of directors and president and CEO have been separate. As announced in May 2024, Louis Babineau is chair of the Desjardins Group Board of Directors.
