Montréal (Canada) – Marie-Josée Neveu, Fasken partner and Chair of the Firm’s Partnership Board, has been named a 2026 BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Honouree for the Central Region. The program honours women who have made significant contributions to corporate governance and board leadership, and who work to advance board diversity and excellence in governance.
“It is an honour to be recognized as one of BMO Celebrating Women on Boards’ honourees. I accept this recognition with gratitude, while recognizing that no career is built alone. To me, this nomination is a reminder of our responsibility to support the next generation, share our experiences, and create opportunities for others. I hope it will encourage more women to take on leadership and governance roles and help pave the way for those who follow,” said Marie-Josée Neveu.
Marie-Josée has served as Chair of Fasken’s Partnership Board since January 2024, after joining the Board in 2021. Drawing on more than 30 years with the Firm, she advises boards of directors, special committees, executives and major shareholders on their most complex and consequential decisions. As both a board chair and a trusted advisor to boards, she brings firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing organizations today.
Her commitment to governance extends well beyond Fasken. She has served on the boards and governance committees of organizations including Centraide of Greater Montreal, Tourisme Montréal and the Institute of Corporate Directors, Quebec chapter and continues to collaborate with the ICD. She has also served on the boards of YWCA Montréal, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital and the Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau.
A dedicated advocate for women’s leadership, Marie-Josée mentors women lawyers, supports those pursuing partnership and encourages women to pursue recognized governance training, helping to expand the pool of women ready to serve as directors.
This recognition follows Marie-Josée’s selection earlier this year as a Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner in the Board of Directors category, presented by WXN Media.
Fasken warmly congratulates Marie-Josée and all of the 2026 BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Honourees, whose leadership continues to shape governance across the country.
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