Executive Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance
President and Chief Operating Officer, Desjardins Financial Security
Since joining Desjardins Group in 2007, Chantal Gagné has stood out for her unifying leadership, strategic acumen, and strong communication skills.
Appointed in September 2025 as Executive Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance, she also serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Desjardins Financial Security.
She oversees all activities related to life and health insurance, including:
- Individual insurance
- Group insurance and savings
- Independent distribution, including partner networks and the IDC and Worldsource entities
Leading a sector that serves over 5 million members, clients, and partners across Canada and employs more than 4,500 people, Chantal is known for her ability to rally teams around a single goal: to become the Canadian leader in member and client experience.
A graduate in actuarial science from Université Laval, Chantal held several strategic roles in both property and casualty, and life and health insurance before becoming Executive Vice-President.
Actively involved in the evolution of her industry, she sits on several boards, including the LIMRA Canadian Executive Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of IDC Worldsource.
She is also engaged in her community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Dr Clown Foundation and as a member of the Major Gifts Circle of Centraide Québec Chaudière-Appalaches.