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Linda Hartford
Executive Director, Indigenous Trust, CIBC
Linda and her family live and work on Vancouver Island on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen. Linda has led CIBC Trust’s Indigenous Markets team since 2017 having over 15 years experience in providing Indigenous Trust services at Financial Institutions. Linda leads and manages the CIBC’s Indigenous Trust platform where she actively oversees all client relationships and all Trust compliance, as well as leading business development for the team.
Linda has a track record for engaging communities and developing relationships. Her approach supports the successful establishment, management and utilization of wealth for reconciliation, business development, healing and the general betterment of First Nation communities. Linda understands that a Nation’s Trust has the potential to drive economic self-sufficiency and prosperity and she takes pride in and enjoys supporting that potential in a tangible way. Linda is a hands-on service provider and is exemplary at addressing client concerns in a sensitive, relevant and timely manner.
Linda is the chair of the advisory Board for NATOA and has also served on various Trust and Professional Association boards and currently sits on the Vancouver Island Community Living BC Board. Linda is a respected and regular presenter on the topics of First Nation Trusts and offers workshops on financial education to various Indigenous audiences.