Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia will take over the role from Janet Austin
Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia will be taking over the role as lieutenant governor from Janet Austin, Trudeau announced in the news release. The lieutenant governor's role is to be the personal representative of King Charles III in their respective province. In the news release, Lisogar-Coccia is described as a respected entrepreneur in Canada's hospitality industry and a"dedicated community leader and philanthropist.
She has also served as the governor of the Business Council of B.C., as the first female trustee of the Vancouver Police Foundation, as the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's fifth youngest female chair. Trudeau also thanked outgoing lieutenant governor Austin, who was first sworn in as the 30th lieutenant governor in April 2018.
Prior to her appointment as lieutenant governor, Austin spent 15 years as the CEO of YWCA Metro Vancouver.
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