This is an opportunity to shape the future of the automotive industry sector during a period of profound change. Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) is at the forefront of a transformative era guiding policy, advocacy, and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will set the strategic vision for the Association, champion the collective interests of global automotive manufacturers operating in Canada and strengthen GAC’s influence as a trusted and solutions-oriented voice in national policy discussions.

The CEO will lead the development and execution of a forward-looking strategy, advance public policy positions on safety, environmental performance, trade, and regulatory alignment, and foster consensus and engagement across a diverse membership. As the primary spokesperson for the Association, the CEO will represent GAC with federal, provincial, and municipal governments, industry stakeholders, and the media. They will work closely with the Board on governance, strategic oversight, and operational priorities, and lead a small, high-performing team. The CEO will anticipate and prepare for emerging trends and policy shifts, ensuring that GAC and its members remain competitive, innovative, and well-positioned for the future of mobility in Canada.

The ideal candidate is an effective and strategic leader with a proven track record navigating complex, and multi-stakeholder environments. Skilled at building consensus and inspiring confidence among members, you lead with clarity, purpose, and poise. With exceptional communication skills, ideally in both official languages, you engage effectively with government and industry, providing visionary leadership to position GAC as a trusted and influential voice in Canada’s automotive sector. You bring progressive leadership experience, including reporting to a Board, with proven success in advocacy, government and stakeholder relations. You are a self-starter with strong financial acumen and the ability to balance long-term vision with operational execution,

This is an upcoming vacancy and the salary range for the position is $170,000 to $200,000.

To Apply

For more information, please contact Hanita Knight of Odgers at hanita.knight@odgers.com or submit your resume and letter of interest online by February 19, 2026.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Global Automakers of Canada is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and the Global Automakers of Canada throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.