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Biography
Linda Hasenfratz (born June 1966) is a Canadian businesswoman, the president, chairman, and CEO of Linamar since 2002, when she succeeded her father Frank Hasenfratz.
Early life
Linda Hasenfratz is the daughter of Frank Hasenfratz, the founder of Linamar.
She has a bachelor's degree and an MBA, both from the University of Western Ontario.
Career
In 1990, she started her career as a machine operator at her father's car parts factory.
She has been CEO of Linamar since 2002, when she succeeded her father Frank Hasenfratz. 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.Additionally, under Hasenfratz's leadership, there are now a total of 58 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.
In 2014, she was the first woman to be named Canada's EY Entrepreneur of the Year. She has been chair of the Business Council of Canada.
Personal life
She is married to Ed Newton, "who runs a general contracting business", and they have four children.