Margot Franssen

Who is Margot Franssen?

Margot Franssen, OC is a philanthropist, activist and former Canadian entrepreneur, the founder, partner and president of The Body Shop Canada.

Born in the Netherlands, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979 from York University, her major was Philosophy.

Since 1993 she has served on the board of the Canadian Women's Foundation, serving as chair for 6 years. Ms. Franssen is a past board member of CIBC bank and has also served on the boards of the Advisory Committee for the Dalai Lama's Visit to Canada, The World Wildlife Fund, The Salvation Army Advisory Board, Toronto Family Service Association, Outward Bound, York University Foundation, and is currently a board member of Women's College Hospital and the Women's Funding Network. From 1991 to 2003, she served on the Board of Governors of York University and is currently an Honorary board member

Ms. Franssen has been a co-chair of York University's Campaign, a campaign leader for the Salvation Army Capital Campaign and is the co-chair of the Canadian Women's Foundation Endowment Campaign.