Jim Jarrell is the CEO & President of Linamar Corporation, a leading global manufacturing company based in Guelph, Ontario. With a career spanning over three decades at Linamar, Jim has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and innovation. He joined Linamar in June 1991 as Director of Marketing, bringing with him valuable experience from his previous role as Sales Manager at Magna International.

Throughout his tenure at Linamar, Jim has held various key positions, demonstrating his leadership and strategic vision. In November 1993, he was appointed General Manager at Hastech Inc., a Linamar subsidiary, and later assumed responsibility for the Roctel division. His exceptional performance led to his promotion to Group Vice President in June 1995, where he oversaw the start-up of Comtech Manufacturing. Limited. and managed multiple operations, including Vehcom, Diversa Cast, and LPP.

In September 1999, Jim was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, a role in which he further expanded his influence by taking charge of the Linamar Sales Department in November 2003. His dedication and commitment to excellence were recognized when he was appointed President of Linamar Corporation on August 11, 2004.

With appointment to Chief Executive Officer and President in August 2024, Jim continues to focus on achieving significant milestones, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and profitability.

Jim’s dedication to excellence and his forward-thinking approach continue to position Linamar as a leader in the manufacturing industry.