Linda Hartford is the Executive Director and leads CIBC Trust’s Indigenous Markets team since 2017, having almost 20 years experience managing Indigenous Trusts. Linda has developed her expertise through collaboration and shared learning, working closely with Communities as they develop, implement and perform ongoing management of their Trusts and Wealth Funds.

Linda has a track record for engaging communities and developing relationships. Her approach supports the successful establishment, management and utilization of wealth to support business development and the health and wellness 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 has served on various Indigenous Associations and Boards, including CCIB and NATOA. Linda lives and works in the ancestral and unceded Lekwungen Territory on Vancouver Island.