James Voortman is the CEO of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), which represents Australia’s 3,700 franchised new car and truck dealers. James has been at the AADA since 2017, serving as CEO since 2019. He has extensive research, policy and advocacy experience developed in various roles in private enterprise, industry associations and government. He has previously worked in research and policy roles for the Australian Automobile Association. He has worked as an advisor to a Federal Minister on issues such as vehicle emissions, vehicle import policy and vehicle safety standards.