Linda Franklin

Linda Franklin is a prominent figure in healthcare governance and leadership in Ontario, Canada. She recently completed her term as Chair of the Board at William Osler Health System in June 2024.1 Her professional background and accomplishments include:

Professional Experience

Healthcare Leadership:

• Immediate past Chair of the William Osler Health System Board of Directors3
• Member of the Board of Directors for Home and Community Care Support Services, where she serves as Governance Chair2

Education Sector:

• Recently retired President and CEO of Colleges Ontario2
• Led initiatives for college standalone nursing degrees and three-year college degrees2
• Established a Board governance leadership program for college directors2

Industry Leadership:

• Former CEO of the Wine Council of Ontario2
• Spearheaded the establishment of the VQA regulatory system for fine wines2

Board Memberships

• Niagara College Board of Directors3
• Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, where she chairs the Governance Committee24
• Post Secondary Education Quality Assessment Board3

Education and Qualifications

• Honors BA in English and History from Western University2
• Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University2
• Completed the Rotman ICD.D designation in 20233

Other Roles

• President of the Albany Club5
• Advisory Board member for the Central Ontario Region5

Linda Franklin's extensive experience in healthcare, education, and industry leadership has positioned her as a respected figure in Ontario's public sector. Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username linda-franklin-88506a11.4