LONDON, ON, Feb. 12, 2014 – Linda Hasenfratz, EMBA '97, worked her way up to CEO of Linamar Corporation, one of Canada’s largest auto-parts suppliers, by doing just about every job at the company.
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This hands-on approach to learning has made her a successful leader and, under her watch, Linamar has adopted this philosophy to groom other potential business leaders from within.
Hasenfratz will share this experience and insights on how leadership and culture drive business prosperity when she returns to Ivey Business School on February 18 to present the 2014 Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership.
The Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership is an annual event sponsored by Ivey’s Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management to salute the contributions of Canadian business leader, philanthropist, educator and author, Thomas d’Aquino, to business, public policy and non-profit sectors.
The lecture offers Ivey’s students the opportunity to engage with some of Canada’s greatest leaders.
“Linda Hasenfratz leads by example. She is one of Canada’s most influential business leaders and an excellent choice for this year’s lecture,” said Ivey Professor Paul Boothe, Director of the Lawrence Centre. “Under her leadership, Linamar Corporation has not only survived tough times of the Great Recession but has grown into a successful global business. She is a real inspiration to our students.”
Past presenters have included Clerk of the Privy Council, Kevin Lynch; Governor of the Bank of Canada, David Dodge; Deputy Prime Minister, John Manley; Home Depot Canada President, Annette Verschuren; and Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Michael Wilson. In 2013, the Lecture was presented by Bank of Canada Governor, Mark Carney. The inaugural Lecture was given by Thomas d’Aquino in 2006.
EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Location: BMO Financial Group Auditorium, Richard Ivey Building
Media opportunities:
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Presentation by Linda Hasenfratz and Q&A session
About the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management
The Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management (www.ivey.ca/lawrencecentre) bridges business strategy and government policy to contribute to Canada’s global competitiveness. The Centre educates future business leaders in public policy and government leaders in business strategy and conducts leading-edge research on major issues that involve business-government coordination.
About the Ivey Business School, Western University
The Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University is Canada’s leading provider of relevant, innovative and comprehensive business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey faculty provide the best classroom experience, equipping graduates with the skills and capabilities they need to tackle the leadership challenges in today’s complex business world. Ivey offers world-renowned undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as Executive Education at campuses in London (Ontario), Toronto and Hong Kong.
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