Upcoming Waterloo Speakers

Linda Hasenfratz Chief Executive Officer, Linamar Corporation DRIVEN TO SUCCEED WATERLOO • NOVEMBER 24, 2010

“Any time you have a change, you have opportunity.” With over two decades of experience working for Linamar, Linda has embraced said dictum and is quite familiar with the obstacles and opportunities change presents. From machine operator to CEO, Linda’s firsthand experience at the company has equipped her with the skill set to enhance Linamar sales from $800 million to more than $1.7 billion. During the recession, when the auto industry struggled with serious economical turmoil, Linda saw a chance for growth and personally invested in one million Linamar shares. With those shares now valued six times higher, this forward-thinker is continuing to expand her company into European and Asian countries, with ‘recession’ far from her vocabulary. Join us over lunch to be inspired by this powerful CEO, and learn how the optimistic approach to obstacles can equate to success.