Françoise E. Lyon is a seasoned finance executive and independent board director with over 25 years of leadership experience, including significant contributions to Canada's leading cultural institutions. She has a deep appreciation for the power of the arts to reflect, elevate, and connect diverse communities, and she brings this perspective to all of my board work.

At the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, Françoise chaired the Audit Committee and founded the Women of Influence Circle in 2015—a donor initiative designed to expand representation and support for women’s leadership in the arts. From 2017 to 2024, she served as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Canada, sitting on all board committees and leading through a period of major transformation, including a national rebrand and multiple executive transitions. She also served during those years as an independent board member of the National Gallery of Canada's Foundation, with a focus on donor strategy and long-term cultural investment.

Her board experience is grounded in strong governance, strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and a deep belief in the arts as a driver of social cohesion and cultural awareness. Françoise brings a collaborative and diplomatic approach to board leadership, along with a global perspective, fluency in English and French, and a strong working knowledge of Spanish. She holds dual Canadian and British citizenships and owns a home in Mexico. She is passionate about serving organizations that are committed to creativity, inclusion, and meaningful community impact through the arts.