Monique Leroux | Insurance Business CA Hotlist of 2014

​MONIQUE LEROUX
President & CEO
Desjardins Group

WHY HOT? MAKING DESJARDINS A MAJOR PLAYER IN CANADIAN INSURANCE
Before joining Desjardins Group, Monique F. Leroux had already made a name for herself as a high-level manager in the world of finance.

Held up as an inspiration for women looking to break the executive glass ceiling, the chair of the board, president and CEO of Desjardins Group rose through the company ranks when she first became a member of Desjardins’ senior management back in 2001.

“Desjardins ranks among the most stable financial institutions in the world and this is in large part thanks to its capitalization,” said Leroux, following the issuance of $500 million in shares to its Desjardins caisse members. “Acquiring capital shares allows caisse members to show their support towards the development of their cooperative.”

Currently a member of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives and the Founders’ Council of the Québec Global 100 network, Leroux is also a member of the United Nations IYC Advisory Group (International Year of Cooperatives, United Nations).