Viviane Garneau
About Viviane Garneau
Viviane Garneau is the Vice-présidente Immobilier, Approvisionnement et Administration at Desjardins, with over 30 years of experience in various leadership roles within the company.
Current Role at Desjardins
Viviane Garneau is the Vice-présidente Immobilier, Approvisionnement et Administration at Desjardins, based in Montreal and Lévis, Quebec, Canada. In her role, she manages real estate, procurement, and administrative operations. Her extensive tenure at Desjardins underscores her deep understanding and expertise in these areas.
Previous Roles at Desjardins
Viviane Garneau has held several significant positions at Desjardins over three decades. Notable roles include Vice-présidente Performance et Affaires de la direction du Mouvement (2011-2013), Vice-présidente Stratégie et Gestion des développements du Mouvement (2009-2011), and Directrice Projets et prestation de services, Gestion de patrimoine (2005-2009). Earlier, she served as Directrice Stratégies réseaux de distribution et projets spéciaux, Services aux particuliers (2000-2005) and Chef de division Produits et services, Services aux entreprises (1996-2000). She started at Desjardins as a Conseillère Services aux entreprises (1988-1996).
Board Membership at Centre de services partagés du Québec
Viviane Garneau served on the board of directors at Centre de services partagés du Québec from 2017 to 2018. During her one-year tenure, she contributed to the organization's governance and strategic decision-making processes, leveraging her extensive experience in management and strategic planning.
Early Career and Consulting Experience
Before her long tenure at Desjardins, Viviane Garneau worked as a conseillère en stratégie marketing at Price Waterhouse Management Consultants (1983-1985) and as a Conseillère senior, Recherche et stratégie marketing at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting (1986-1988). She also engaged in strategic planning and market development at CRIQ - Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (1985-1986).
Educational Background
Viviane Garneau holds an MBA in Marketing from Université Laval, completed in 1983. She also earned a Baccalauréat in Administration des Affaires from Université Laval, finished in 1981. Additionally, she obtained a DEC from Petit Séminaire de Québec in 1979. Her educational background has provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in strategic management and marketing.