BUSINESS: FIRST WOMAN TO HEAD DESJARDINS BANK

On March 19, 2026, Desjardins Bank published a press release in the pages of Le Soleil de la Floride, announcing the appointment of Renée-Claude Legault as the bank’s president and chief executive officer. Appointed to this position in December and having arrived in Florida in February, Ms. Legault—the first woman to hold this role at Desjardins Bank—agreed to speak with us. It should be noted right away that Ms. Legault has over 30 years of experience within Desjardins. She therefore has extensive experience within the Desjardins Group, having risen through the ranks in various roles and at different credit unions in...