Laurentian University’s board of governors has announced the appointment of a new member and the election of a new vice-chair.
The new member of Laurentian’s board is Roxanne Bouchard. Jean-Pierre (Jay) Barbeau was elected the new vice-chair during the board’s Dec. 15 meeting.
A press release from Laurentian said “these decisions were unanimously approved by the board, and both Bouchard and Barbeau will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.”
"We are pleased to welcome Roxanne Bouchard to the board,” said Vern Cameron, chair of the Laurentian University board of governors.
“Her background in the financial sector, multiple designations, Francophone roots, and proven leadership makes her an exceptional addition. Jay’s appointment as vice-chair will also provide strong leadership to the board as we move forward.”
"I am honored to join the board of governors at Laurentian University,” said Bouchard.
“As a proud graduate of the Faculty of Management, I look forward to contributing to the university’s governance as a way to give back to the community that was so influential to my development.”
The press release said Bouchard is “a highly accomplished bilingual leader with a focus on change management and executing business development strategies for aggressive asset growth and revenue.
“Currently serving as vice president and market leader at BMO Private Wealth, Bouchard has demonstrated success in leading integrated teams of advisors, bankers, investment counselors, and trust officers. She has a proven track record of achieving financial objectives, fostering collaboration, and adapting to regulatory changes in the industry.”
A graduate of Laurentian University's Faculty of Management, Bouchard's extensive experience includes leadership roles at BMO and Scotiabank.
Bouchard has also served as treasurer for the Ottawa Gatineau Youth Foundation and as chair for the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children.
In other Laurentian news, Barbeau was appointed to the university’s board last July.
A press release issued last summer said he is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Municipality of West Nipissing, a role within which he has provided strategic leadership for the overall administration of Municipal Services in West Nipissing for over 20 years.
He has extensive knowledge and experience in public sector governance, policy development, strategic planning and benchmarking, accounting and finance, human resources management and labour relations as well as operations management. He is a graduate of Laurentian University, and is passionate about alumni relations.
