Board of Trustees

Renewed on May 20, 2026 — As Chair of the board of directors, second 4-year term

Claudie Imbleau-Chagnon is a partner with the Infrastructure Group at Blakes, a Canadian law firm. She has recognized expertise in managing issues and risks associated with complex projects involving diverse public and private stakeholders. A graduate from the Université de Montréal and McGill University, Ms. Imbleau-Chagnon started her private practice in Montreal at a Canadian law firm after which she joined an English law firm at its Paris office. In addition to her law degree, she holds a certificate in negotiation from Cornell University as well as a LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Ms. Imbleau-Chagnon has always been actively involved in her community and, since 2014, she sits on the board of directors of the Foundation of the YMCAs of Quebec, where she was president for four years.

Reappointed June 29, 2022 – 3^rd four-year term

Eleonore Derome is a lawyer and has been practicing law for 17 years. She is vice-president of the board of directors of the MAC and chair of its Governance and Ethics Committee. Previously, she also chaired the Human Resources Committee. In addition to her law degree, Ms. Derome also holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science degree in Management from HEC Montreal and a Negotiation certificate from Harvard. In 2022, Ms. Derome was appointed by the Barreau du Québec to sit on the board of Justice Pro Bono. She is co-founder of the Young Canadians in Finance initiative, businesswomen division, and is a member of the International Women’s Forum. Previously, Ms. Derome was a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Corporate Counsel of the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec section, and a member of the board of directors of Young Canadians in Finance. She was selected to participate in the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference, she is the recipient of the Relève d’excellence award from HEC Montréal for first place in the Consulting Services category, and a finalist for the Arts-Affaires de Montréal award in recognition of his commitment to arts and culture in Montreal.

Appointed June 29, 2022 – 1^st four-year term

Co-director of the Research Chair on Museum Governance and Cultural Law at the University of Quebec in Montreal and full professor, Lisa Baillargeon has a solid academic background as well as considerable experience in accounting, governance and management. She holds a doctorate in economic and business history and a master’s degree in business administration, and she holds the titles of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Corporate Director (IAS.A.) and approved administrator (Adm.A). As a manager, professor, and researcher, she manages complex and varied projects and has contributed to the development of international partnerships with multiple universities. In addition, her career testifies to her involvement in the sector through her participation to various boards of directors, including those of non-profit organizations. Among other things, she sits on the board of directors of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins, chairs the board of directors of Développement international since 2021, as well as the audit committee of the City of Montreal since 2015.

Reappointed June 29, 2022 – 2^nd four-year term

Arielle Beaudin holds a multidisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in economics and politics, as well as a public relations certificate from the Université de Montréal. She co-founded Les dérangés, a vegetable farm, and was elected municipal councillor for the City of Sainte-Adèle, where she sits on several boards of directors as an elected official. She sits on the boards of the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Pays-d’en-Haut and the Marc Séguin Foundation. Her involvement also extended to the entrepreneurial scene and the start-up ecosystem in Montreal, as well as the events industry with expertise in partnership development, including co-founding the entrepreneurial platform LORI.biz and TechnoChic, a support group for young women entrepreneurs in high-tech, with the Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal. Ms. Beaudin was also a member of delegations and missions aboard, including the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (YEA), and was the recipient of the 2017 Prix de la relève at the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in the business category.

Appointed August 14, 2024 – 1^st five-year term starting October 14, 2024

A lawyer by training and experienced cultural manager, Stéphan La Roche has extensive knowledge of the arts sector, as well as the issues linked to both its development and its influence. Throughout his various mandates, he has touched on all cultural sectors, with strong expertise in heritage and museology. Before being appointed general director of the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal in October 2024, he was CEO of the Musée de la civilization from 2015 to 2024. Stéphan La Roche acted as CEO of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) from April 2013 to October 2015; he had been working there since 2008 as director of music and dance, while he simultaneously assumed the functions of director of territorial action from 2009 to 2011, coordinating all international activities and regional interventions. He had a previous mandate at CALQ as secretary and director of planning and coordination, from 1997 to 1998. Stéphan La Roche was also director general of the Bureau de la Capitale-Nationale and of Patrimoine de la Société de développement des entreprises culturelles du Québec (SODEC) from 1998 to 2000. He was previously director of cultural services at the Délégation générale du Québec in Paris, from 2001 to 2004. From 2005 to 2008, he actively participated in the transformation and reopening of the Palais Montcalm in Quebec as general manager. He also acted as deputy chief of staff at the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec from 1994 to 1997, where he notably coordinated the work and drafting of the Performing Arts Dissemination Policy (Politique de diffusion des arts de la scene), Remettre l’art au monde. Member of the board of directors of l’Université Laval from 2018 to 2024, he was named chevalier de l’Ordre des arts et des lettres de la République française en 2017.

Appointed September 3, 2024 – 1^st four-year term

Moridja Kitenge Banza is a Canadian artist of Congolese origin, born in Kinshasa in 1980, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He graduated from the Académie des beaux-arts in Kinshasa, the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Nantes Métropole, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of La Rochelle. He has distinguished himself in the world of contemporary art. In 2010, he won the first prize at the Biennale of Contemporary African Art, and in 2020, he received the Sobey Art Award. His work has been presented in numerous prestigious institutions, including the Musée Dauphinois (Grenoble, France), the Museum of Contemporary Art (Roskilde, Denmark), the Arndt Gallery and NGBK (Berlin, Germany), the International Biennale of Casablanca (Casablanca, Morocco), the Attijariwafa Bank Foundation (Casablanca, Morocco), the Blachère Foundation (Apt, France), the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Montreal, Canada), Projet Casa (Montreal, Canada), the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (Montreal, Canada), and the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa, Canada). More recently, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and the Phi Foundation have presented solo exhibitions of the artist. Moridja Kitenge Banza’s works are part of several collections in Canada and internationally. Since 2022, he has held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Culture Montréal.

Reappointed June 29, 2022 – 2^nd four-year term

Lawyer, Certified Corporate Director and Bachelor of Science, Josée Noiseux has more than 25 years of experience as a partner with the global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and in the business community. She is a former president and CEO of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation and of NewCities, an international organization. Recognized for her commitment towards multiple committees and boards of directors throughout her career, Ms. Noiseux has developed solid expertise in governance, risk management, strategy, infrastructure, partnership development, digital transformation, and legal affairs. In addition to her role at the MAC, she currently chairs the board of the Société du Palais des Congrès de Montréal and is a board member of Tennis Canada. She has also served on the boards of the Fondation du MAC, the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation and Goodness TV, as well as on the advisory committee to the McGill University’s Chancellor. Actively invested in the community, she has played a role in numerous fundraisers and supported several causes.

Appointed June 29, 2022 – 1^st four-year term

Kristian Manchester is a creative director with over 25 years of experience in branding, marketing, advertising and multimedia storytelling. An internationally recognized creative leader, he has shaped brands that combine cultural impact and commercial performance. As the creative helm of Sid Lee’s five global offices, he led multidisciplinary teams and worked closely with the creative departments of some of the world’s most influential brands. His portfolio includes iconic campaigns for adidas, The North Face, Samsung, Fila, Red Bull (Canada), McGill, Cirque du Soleil and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Whether he designs brand universes for sports icons, immersive games or cultural institutions, his work is designed to resonate, evolve and last. Recognized by awards such as Cannes Lions, The One Show and the Marketing Awards, his creative approach generates measurable impact on a large scale. Kristian adopts a strategic, collaborative and resolutely forward-looking vision, convinced that creativity is much more than a communication tool: it is a real engine of transformation and growth.

Reappointed November 13, 2024 – 2^nd four-year term

Stéphanie Moffatt is a lawyer by training, having practiced eight years in civil litigation, medical liability, and disciplinary law with Borden Ladner Gervais. In 2004, she founded Mo’Fat Management, a music management, production, and publishing company, to support her sister, Ariane, whose career was booming. Since then, she has acted as an agent, producer and publisher for numerous artists in the fields of music, humor, TV, radio and cinema, today representing around twenty creators and personalities. Ms. Moffatt is actively involved in the music industry. She has served on the board of directors of ADISQ, the Commission du disque et du spectacle of the SODEC and participates in various working committees aimed at improving the supervision of the music industry. She is also a member of the board of directors of LE CENTRAL a gourmet destination, for which she also played a role in its conception. She is a certified corporate director who completed a university certification program in corporate governance from the Collège des administrateurs de sociétés at l’Université Laval.

Appointed on November 13, 2024 – 1^st four-year term

Tamar Tembeck is a curator, cultural worker and researcher. Holder of a doctorate in art history from McGill University, she has a professional background in the performing arts. From 2018 to 2025, she was artistic director of OBORO, a center dedicated to the production and dissemination of visual, media and digital arts. Since 2022, she has served as Co-Chair of the Regroupement des centres d’artistes autogérés du Québec. Ms. Tembeck actively participates in intersectoral and multidisciplinary research-creation projects. These initiatives aim to challenge and expand the understanding of narratives related to health, impacting not only the arts sector but also social and medical fields. Her activities and publications focus on the visual cultures of illness and medicine, art practices in care settings, accessibility issues in contemporary art, and broader struggles for social justice within the art world.

Appointed on November 13, 2024 – 1^st four-year term

As Vice President at TACT, Anne Sérode supports various organizations in strategic planning and change management. For many years, she held leadership roles in the media industry, notably as Director of Radio-Canada’s Première Chaîne and Senior Director, Strategies and Brands at TV5 Québec Canada. She also serves as a change management trainer for the Institut de leadership and Infopresse. Committed to fostering the next generation, she acts as a strategic planning coach. Since 2023, she has been an Expert-in-Residence at the École nationale d’administration publique. With a degree in communication, she also holds a master’s degree in change management from the prestigious European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) and is Lean Six Sigma certified.

Appointed on November 13, 2024 – 1^st four-year term

Retired since 2021, the core of Mario Tremblay’s career was as Vice President of Public and Corporate Affairs, a Member of the executive committee, and a leader at the Fonds de solidarité FTQ for 20 years. He was responsible for legal and corporate affairs (compliance, ethics, governance, and litigation), internal and external communications (including public and government relations, marketing, and brand management), and later sustainable development and responsible investment practices. Mario Tremblay developed a strategic vision distinguished by transparency, stakeholder engagement, brand management, integrated risk management, and the support of mobilized professional teams. In addition to working closely with the board of directors and other governance bodies of the Fonds (notably with independent board chairs Robert Parizeau and Claude Séguin), and serving as a board member himself, he honed skills in influence, scenario analysis, political acumen, and active listening focused on finding both legal and communication-based solutions to reputation-related challenges.

Appointed on November 13, 2024 – 1^st four-year term

Pierre Benoit is an urban planner and a member of the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec since 1991. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UQAM and a master’s degree in urban planning from McGill University, with expertise developed over 35 years in real estate development, infrastructure, investment, teaching, and public participation. His career includes roles in parapublic and institutional organizations such as Ivanhoé-Cambridge, Infrastructure Québec, the Canada Lands Company, and the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, where he served as Vice President of Investments until 2023. These positions involved him in numerous projects and facilities with cultural, recreational, or sports purposes, including the Maison symphonique de Montréal, the Wilder Building – Espace Danse, the Montréal Science Centre, the Old Port of Montréal, Laval’s Place Bell, the Institut national du sport, and the replacement of the Olympic Stadium roof. In addition to his ongoing teaching activities at the Université de Sherbrooke, he now serves as an ad hoc commissioner for the Office de participation publique de Longueuil and as a member and Second Vice President of the Comité Jacques-Viger of the City of Montréal.

Appointed on November 13, 2024 – 1^st four-year term

Eric-Christopher Desnoyers holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Accounting from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and a master’s degree in Forensic Accounting from the University of Toronto (UofT). He is a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA), the Ordre des Administrateurs du Québec (Adm. A), and various associations in Canada and the United States, such as the Canadian Ethics Practitioners Association (CEPA), the Certified Fraud Examiner Association (CFE), and the Association of Inspectors General (CIG, CIGA). Thanks to the talent of his teams, he has led numerous significant projects in the governmental sector. His expertise is now utilized by various foreign governments, where he advises or leads projects related to control, performance, governance, risk management, and anti-corruption.