Michel Magnan, distinguished research professor at Concordia University and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Professor chairholder, has been appointed to the Desjardins Group Board of Directors. He brings to the board his expertise in the fields of finance, accounting and social responsibility. 

Since 2019, the 6 members not from the Desjardins caisse network have been recruited based on targeted complementary expertise such as cybersecurity, risk management, information technology, actuarial science and capital markets in order to complete the diversified composition of the Board of Directors and thus support the other members in their decision-making.