Laurentian Bank, in Montréal, leads Canadian banks (and probably U.S. banks as well) with 5 women among 13 directors.

"Montréal, October 21, 2009 – Mr. L. Denis Desautels, Chairman of the Board of Laurentian Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment to the Bank’s Board of Directors of Ms. Marie-France Poulin, Vice-President of Camada Group, an enterprise specialized in investment and acquisition of mid-sized companies. With this nomination, five of Laurentian Bank’s 13 directorships are now held by women, constituting the strongest female representation in all of the Canadian banking industry."

See their press release for a description of their experience and competence. Truly outstanding women in leadership.