The Institut international des coopératives Alphonse-et-Dorimène-Desjardins (IICADD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie-Huguette Cormier as Chair of its Governance Council.
Executive Vice-President – Member and Client Experience, Cooperation and Human Transformation at Desjardins Group, Ms. Cormier has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2005 and brings 35 years of experience within the organization. A strategic and inspiring leader, she has successfully combined her expertise in communications, marketing, business development, and human resources to build collaborative environments and steer collective efforts toward ambitious goals.
This appointment marks an important milestone for the IICADD as it continues its mission to support the cooperative movement with evidence-based research. Ms. Cormier succeeds Mr. Guy Cormier, whose tenure as Chair was distinguished by exceptional contributions and unwavering support.
The Role of the Governance Council
The IICADD is overseen by the International Governance Council. This Council is composed of influential figures from the cooperative sector at both national and international levels, including leaders of major cooperatives and associations, as well as world-renowned researchers. Its mission is to guide the IICADD’s strategic priorities, foster partnerships, and support knowledge dissemination to strengthen the cooperative model globally.
