Monique Forget Leroux, C.C., O.Q.
Outremont, Quebec
Monique Leroux is a leading figure in Canadian finance. As president and CEO of Desjardins Group, she contributed to the remarkable national and international growth of this financial co-operative. She has also represented Canada on numerous multinational groups and committees, notably as the first Canadian woman to chair the International Cooperative Alliance. Still deeply involved in the community, she supports several initiatives dedicated to education, youth and the arts.
This is a promotion within the Order.
Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2012-05-24
Invested on: 2012-11-23
Monique Leroux is an influential woman in Canada's financial sector. She was the first female president of the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec and the first woman to head a major financial institution in Canada when she became president and CEO of the Desjardins Group. Under her leadership, this co-operative financial group has earned several national and international awards for its quality management and financial performance. She is also actively involved in the community and is a mentor for many women inspired by her talent and vision.