The Board of Directors of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the appointment of Ellen Sinclair as executive director effective Sept. 13. Ellen replaces Norman Ragetlie who recently retired.
Sinclair brings vast experience in planning; economic, business and community development; community liaison and government relations; and leadership. She has worked in northern Ontario as well as the southwest region of the province.
Board chair Suzanne Trivers said in a release that Sinclair “brings impressive work and life experiences that will ensure a smooth transition of leadership and the continuation of what ROI does best, developing and facilitating collaboration between leaders who are invested in rural and northern Ontario issues. We wish Norm well and thank him for his dedication and leadership. We look forward to supporting Ellen as she leads us into the future.”
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Sinclair was formally introduced to ROI stakeholders at the ROI AGM, which was held virtually on Sept. 23.
