Linda Merritt

Chairman
Bermuda Health Council

Linda Merritt, JP, is Principal Associate of The Lily Group, a private health consulting company. She was appointed Chairman of the Bermuda Health Council in 2008 and is now serving her second term in this position.  The Bermuda Health Council is responsible for the enhancement and regulations of the health care system in Bermuda and reports directly to the Minister of Health.

Ms. Merritt’s legendary integrity and leadership skills have earned her a respected place in the business communities of the US and Bermuda. Ms. Merritt earned her academic credentials from Concordia University WI in Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration and Communication) and, in addition, holds professional designations in the health-insurance industry.  She had an earlier career working with major Fortune 1000 health insurance companies in the US for over 25 years.

She serves on various Government and non-Profit boards and is an active member of the Bermuda community.

Her current endeavors include the promotion of Bermuda as a health and wellness designation and she partners with and influences Government entities and various health professionals in Bermuda and the Caribbean to assist in developing a state of the art health/wellness centre in Bermuda and use the island’s natural beauty to promote individual well-being.