Françoise E. Lyon, ADM. A.
Independent Director
Chair of the Audit Committee
Chair of the HR, Nominating & Compensation Committee
Member of the Governance Committee
Member of the M&A Committee
Background
Françoise E. Lyon, ADM. A., brings over 30 years of senior finance, wealth management, and corporate governance experience to the Board of Crown Aviation Holdings Inc. As an Independent Director and Chair of the HR, Nominating & Compensation Committee, Françoise provides strategic oversight on executive compensation, talent development, and governance practices, ensuring alignment with long-term shareholder value creation. Françoise is widely recognized for her leadership in ESG, diversity, and inclusion, and her advocacy for women in finance.
Throughout her career, Françoise has held senior roles at Pembroke Private Wealth Management, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and National Bank of Canada, and currently leads a boutique advisory firm focused on venture capital, impact investing, and corporate transitions. Françoise has extensive experience advising family offices and institutional investors, and has served on numerous boards and committees, including audit, governance, investment, and compensation committees, where she has helped guide strategic growth and strengthen governance frameworks.
A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Françoise is an active leader in the Canadian financial community and a strong advocate for financial literacy and inclusion. Françoise has supported organizations such as the National Gallery of Canada, the IWF Leadership Foundation, and the Québec Financial Women’s Association, and founded the Women’s Philanthropic Circle of Influence at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. Based in the Montréal area, Françoise holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal, a Certificate in Public Relations Management (Honours) from McGill University, and additional international business and finance credentials.