Currently, Linda Kristjanson holds the position of Chairman of Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Pty Ltd. and Director & Vice President at Hawthorn Football Club Ltd.

She is also on the board of SEEK Ltd., National Stroke Foundation and Education Australia Ltd.

In the past Ms. Kristjanson was President & Vice Chancellor at Swinburne University of Technology.

Linda Kristjanson received a doctorate from the University of Arizona and an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from the University of Manitoba.