The Township of Minden Hills announced on Nov. 21 it had hired Cynthia Fletcher as its new chief administrative officer (CAO).
The township said she starts Nov. 23, after an extensive recruitment process.
Mayor Bob Carter said he was “extremely pleased” with the appointment.
“With her leadership, our team will deliver the service that Minden Hills requires as we continue to grow in this changing world,” he said.
Fletcher thanked council for inviting her to join the Minden Hills team.
“I look forward to working with council, our staff, and the community in building a bright future for Minden Hills,” she said.
Fletcher has more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the public and municipal sectors, with multi-level experience in strategic leadership, planning, development, infrastructure, and operational excellence, the township said.
Her professional experience includes the Waterloo Region District School Board, City of Kitchener, City of Peterborough, and Township of Georgian Bluffs. Fletcher is a CAO mentor for the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association (OMAA), sits on the board for Inclusion Action Ontario and is a past board member with the Ontario Building Envelope Council.
Carter said, “we are fortunate to have Cynthia join our team as the new CAO. Her commitment and strong focus on inspiring service excellence, innovation, collaboration, and workplace cultural development will serve our community well.”
