President

Linda Banister, B. Comm., MPM, FCMC, CMRP, ICD.D

Linda Banister is the President and owner of Banister Research & Consulting Inc. She oversees client development, project management, analysis and reporting and process facilitation. Linda is responsible for the administrative functions associated with managing a consulting practice, specifically, financial management and marketing of the firm.

Linda is a Certified Management Consultant and has over twenty years of experience in the areas of evaluation and market research. She is skilled in all aspects of quantitative and qualitative research methods, program evaluation and performance measurement as well as being an experienced focus group facilitator.

She has served as President for the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Alberta and for the Canadian Evaluation Society, Alberta Chapter. Currently, she is a member of the Market Research Intelligence Association of Canada and sits on the board of the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Little Warriors (a national not for profit organization dealing with the prevention of child sexual abuse).

Some of the many accolades and designations Linda has earned over the course of her career include:

Fellow of the Canadian Association of Management Consultants of Canada (May 2002). These select individuals have been singled out by a combination of peers, clients, colleagues and community members for their integrity, pioneering efforts, innovation and significant accomplishments and contributions to both the profession of management consulting and the community.

YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Category of Business, Management and the Professions (June 2003).The award is given for outstanding achievement in business and significant contribution in one's chosen profession, to the benefit of greater Edmonton.

Certified Market Research Professional designation (August 2004). As recognition for her years of service to the industry, Linda was awarded this distinction accrediting her in the field of market research.

In 2008, Linda obtained her Institute certified designation, ICD.D. The Directors Education Program offered through the Institute of Corporate Directors, enhances knowledge of boardroom practices, board effectiveness and governance practices.