Linda Smith-Galipeau is a professional board member with extensive experience in professional services and human capital management. Ms. Smith-Galipeau was CEO of Randstad North America and served as executive board member of Randstad Holding N.V., one of the world’s largest HR services companies, until March 26, 2019. Ms. Smith-Galipeau oversaw Randstad’s operations in the USA and Canada as well as Randstad Digital Ventures, which includes Monster and RiseSmart. Ms. Smith-Galipeau also chaired the Randstad Innovation Fund, a strategic corporate venture fund that invests in early-stage HR technology companies. Prior to assuming this role in 2012, Ms. Smith-Galipeau served as president of Randstad’s USA staffing division for four years. She founded Randstad’s Canadian operation in 1997, growing it organically into one of the country’s leading staffing firms. She is also currently a non-executive director for Help-at-Home, Sirva, Medical Solutions and Allied Universal. Ms. Smith-Galipeau holds an MBA from McGill University.