Nathalie Francisci

Partner, Board & Diversity Montreal

Nathalie Francisci is a Partner in the Montreal Odgers Berndtson office. Recognized as an industry leader in Quebec, she focuses on executive and C-level assignments in the financial services sector, as well as Crown corporations and large not-for-profit organizations. Nathalie also specializes in corporate governance and acts as an internal advisor within the firm on client governance matters.

Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, Nathalie built and ran a successful executive search business, which she sold in 2008. Her success as an entrepreneur has earned her numerous awards and distinctions, including being named one of Quebec’s top women in HR in 2012 by Premières en Affaires magazine. Nathalie is also a speaker and a regular columnist for the newspaper Les Affaires.

Nathalie’s interests and expertise revolve around governance and diversity. From 2006 to 2016, she served as chair, and later co-chair, of the board for the Quebec chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors. She also teaches for the Directors Education Program at McGill University, is a board member for Innergex (TSE: INE) and the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation. Nathalie holds a Marketing Degree from Paris-Sud University and a Master’s Degree in human resources from IGS-RH Paris. She also holds a CHRP and an ICD.D designation.