Linda Hasenfratz | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1966 (age 57) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | University of Western Ontario |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Title | Chairman and CEO, Linamar |
| Term | 2002- |
| Predecessor | Frank Hasenfratz |
| Spouse | Ed Newton |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Frank Hasenfratz |
Linda Hasenfratz CM (born June 1966) is a Canadian businesswoman, the president, chairman, and CEO of Linamar since 2002, when she succeeded her father Frank Hasenfratz.[1][2]
Early life
Linda Hasenfratz is the daughter of Frank Hasenfratz,[3] the founder of Linamar.
She has a bachelor's degree and an MBA, both from the University of Western Ontario.[4]
Career
In 1990, she started her career as a machine operator at her father's car parts factory.[5]
She has been CEO of Linamar since 2002, when she succeeded her father Frank Hasenfratz.[1] Initially, the company faced a few rough years after Hasenfratz took over, but since then, double-digit growth has increased revenue to $6 billion, and $522 million in profit.[6] Additionally, under Hasenfratz's leadership, there are now a total of 70 Linamar plants in 13 countries across Asia, North America and Europe. In May 2017, Hasenfratz spoke of Linamar's 23rd consecutive quarter of double-digit operating earnings growth.[7]
Hasenfratz is a member of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.[8] In 2014, she was the first woman to be named Canada's EY Entrepreneur of the Year.[1][9] She has been chair of the Business Council of Canada.[10] In 2018 she was named Canada's Outstanding CEO of the year.[11] Also in 2018, Hasenfratz was named to the Order of Canada.[12] In May 2019, she was named the University of Western Ontario's 23rd Chancellor.[13]
In December 2020, Hasenfratz joined the COVID-19 vaccine task-force for Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario. Following revelations she travelled outside of the country despite travel warnings, Hasenfratz resigned from the task-force on January 19, 2021.[14]
Personal life
She is married to Ed Newton, a general contractor;[15] they have four children.
References
- 1 2 3 Bitti, Mary Teresa (15 December 2014). "Linamar chief Linda Hasenfratz continues to prove she belongs at the top | Financial Post". Financial Post. Business.financialpost.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ↑ "Linamar chief Linda Hasenfratz hopes 'calmer heads rule' on free trade after U.S. election - Article - BNN". Bnn.ca. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ↑ Susan Smith (1 August 2015). "Linda's Linamar". www.cpacanada.ca. Chartered Professional Accountants Canada. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ↑ "BIOGRAPHY, LINDA HASENFRATZ, Chief Executive Officer" (PDF). ivey.uwo.ca. November 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ↑ "Linda Hasenfratz". Fortune.com. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ↑ "Auto-parts magnate Linda Hasenfratz on NAFTA, Trump and sexism in the boardroom". The Globe and Mail. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ↑ "Linamar's (LIMAF) CEO Linda Hasenfratz on Q1 2017 Results - Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ "Auto executive Linda Hasenfratz named Western University's 23rd chancellor". The London Free Press. 23 May 2019.
- ↑ "Linda Hasenfratz Named Ernst & Young'S Entrepreneur Of The Year". Linamar. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ↑ "Marina Berlusconi". Fortune.com. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ↑ Holloway, Andy (8 November 2018). "CANADA'S OUTSTANDING CEO OF THE YEAR: LINDA HASENFRATZ". Financial Post. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ↑ "Guelph's Linda Hasenfratz, Stratford's Maxine Noel appointed to Order of Canada". Global News. 27 December 2018.
- ↑ Department of Communications and Public Affairs (23 May 2019). "Linda Hasenfratz named Western's 23rd Chancellor" (Press release). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ↑ "Auto executive off Ontario's vaccine task force following revelation she travelled out of country". 19 January 2021.
- ↑ The Globe and Mail