Mario Lefebvre

Regional Director (Economics)

Bank of Canada’s Quebec Regional Office

Mario Lefebvre was appointed Regional Director (Economics) at the Bank of Canada’s Quebec Regional Office in July 2020. In this capacity, he directs research and analysis on economic and sectoral developments in the region, including overseeing the Bank’s Business Outlook Survey in Quebec. Mr. Lefebvre also plays a major role in the office’s activities by communicating the Bank’s messages to various external audiences and promoting an exchange of views on the economy and monetary policy.

Mr. Lefebvre began his career as an economist in 1991 at the Bank of Canada where he worked in both the Research and International Departments. In 1998, he joined The Conference Board of Canada where he stayed a total of 16 years. He worked in the International Services Group, on projects with the Ministries of Finance of Tunisia, Morocco and Ukraine, before acting as the Director of the Conference Board’s Centre for Municipal Studies from 2002 to 2013.

In January 2014, Mario Lefebvre joined the Québec Urban Development Institute, where he served as President & CEO for two years. He then joined Ivanhoé Cambridge in January 2016, where he led and supervised the Research Team, who monitors the economic and real estate fundamentals of markets from around the world.

Mr. Lefebvre holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Montreal. He co-authored the book Power Play: The Business Economics of Pro Sports, published in March 2014 and the book Maximiser le potentiel économique du Québec, published in May 2016.

Thomas Feltmate

Senior Economist

TD Bank Group

Thomas Feltmate is a Senior Economist with TD Bank Group, where he provides analysis of Canadian and U.S. macroeconomic trends and their implications for commercial bank lending and deposit activity. Mr. Feltmate is also involved in enterprise-wide risk management activities including the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test, and conducts frequent industry risk analysis, with a particular focus on the automotive industry. Prior to coming to TD Economics, Mr. Feltmate worked in a research division at the Bank of Canada, where he focused on modelling economic and financial risk scenarios to determine their implications for the global economy. Mr. Feltmate holds an M.A. in Economics from Queen’s University as well as an Honours B.A. in Economics and a B.Sc. in Physics from St. Francis Xavier University.

Bob Armstrong

President

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Bob is president of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (CILTNA) and president of his own consulting firm, Armstrong Trade & Logistics Advisory Services Inc. Bob has over 50 years of experience in the fields of global supply chain management, international trade, cross border logistics and customs regulations and procedures.

As CILTNA President Bob has led many seminars presented by CILTNA members to government and industry. He has over 40 years of experience in the fields of global supply chain, international trade, cross border logistics and customs regulations and procedure. He has also served as President and CEO for the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc. and President of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC).

In early 2022, Bob was appointed to the Minister of Transport’s National Supply Chain Task Force.

Glenn Mercer

Automotive Consultant

Glenn Mercer Automotive LLC

Glenn Mercer is an independent automotive researcher. He has over 35 years of automotive experience, beginning in 1985 at a Certain Consulting Firm, where he was a Partner in the Automotive Practice, participating in hundreds of client studies over that time. Since 2006, he has been a sole practitioner. In this period, in addition to project work for investment firms (e.g., Baillie Gifford, Kleiner Perkins, KKR, TPG, Greenbriar, Sterling), he has been an advisor to industry entities (NADA, NAAA, etc.) a Board member for automotive firms (e.g., Rimstock, Grakon, Ricardo, Stackpole), an expert witness in automotive cases, and a lecturer on automotive economics in academia (e.g., Wharton, Coventry, Case). Prior to beginning his automotive career at McKinsey, he worked at first the CIA and then at BP. He has been President of the Society of Automotive Analysts and Director of the International Motor Vehicle Program. He once owned a Zanardi NSX but sold it, which says something about his ability to forecast!

Sverre Helno

Norwegian Dealer

Managing Director

Møller Bil AS (Norway)

Sverre lives in Oslo and works as the CEO for Møller Bil (part of the Møller Mobility Group) in the Norwegian and the Swedish markets. He has been with Møller Bil since 2019, but previously was a Board Member of the VAG Importer in Norway (MMG). He is a retailer by heart, loves to spend time in the operation and to be with the people working there. Retail covers a lot of competences and capabilities, but his heart will always be in the stores.

He has been working in retail operation in various categories since he became the CEO of ICA Supermarkets in Norway back in 1996. Since then, he has had the pleasure of leading several retail companies, mostly through turnarounds, in the Scandinavian Markets.

He joined the Norwegian importer and retailer for Mercedes, KIA and Peugeot for a few years before he went into the restaurant industry to work as the CEO of Burger King, Starbucks, TGI Fridays and some other brands in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, running approx. 350 restaurants in these markets.

His educational background is a Master Degree in Business Administration and Strategy.

Jérémie Bernardin

Business Development Manager

All EV by Steele

Jérémie Bernardin has focused the past 12 years of his career on accelerating the transition to electrified transportation in Canada. He’s jumpstarted the EV wave by co-founding and leading the Electric Vehicle Association of Atlantic Canada, Chaired the National EV Leaders Council which embodies EV Associations from Coast to Coast. Designed and launched an award winning, provincially funded, electric vehicle education & awareness program called Next Ride. He then co-founded All EV Canada, a pre-owned electric vehicle dealership and service centre which now operates Halifax & Moncton, and holds the largest EV inventory in the country. After the acquisition of All EV by the Steele Auto Group, Jérémie has remained in Business Development for the group and leads national EV sales & technical training for major OEMs such as Ford Canada as the Lead Technical Facilitator for the cross-Canada F-150 Lightning Learn & Drive program.

Rein Knol

Vice-President and Dealer Principal

Performance Hyundai and Genesis Niagara

Rein Knol has been with Performance Auto Group for 35 years, working in positions from Sales Person, Financial Services Manager, New and Used Car Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, General Manager, Vice President and Dealer Principal.

Rein and his team have built Performance Hyundai and Genesis Niagara into not only national top retail volume stores, but also the top Customer Experience stores in Canada. Performance Hyundai has become the most awarded Hyundai Dealer in Canada, winning the prestigious President's Award of Merit an unprecedented 14 consecutive years. During that time Performance attained the number one customer satisfaction / PAM award seven times and have been honored to receive theTop Global Dealer Business Excellence Award from Chairman Chung.

Rein has been actively involved, working with Hyundai Canada and Genesis Motors, participating on the Hyundai Canada National Dealer Advisory Council, and the National Genesis Consulting Group, as Vice-Chairman and National Dealer Council President. Working on continually improving Dealer to Manufacturer communications and relationships, resulting in improving Hyundai’s CADA Dealer Satisfaction Industry Survey results.

Rein also is a member of the Hyundai Canada National Marketing Board, working together with the Manufacturer and Dealers, raising the brand awareness and making it easier for Dealers to Market in their PMA’s, with updated Marketing and PMA guidelines, creating a better environment for both Dealers and Consumers.

Additionally Rein attained National Top 5 CADA Laureate, Business Innovation in 2015 And is also Chairman of the Board for Consolidated Dealers Canada

Bert Hickman

President and CEO

Hickman Automotive Group

Bert Hickman was born and raised in St. John’s and began his career with Hickman Automotive Group at the young age of 13, cutting grass and cleaning cars in the summers. Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, he has held many positions in their fifth generation, family-owned and operated automotive business where his two daughters, Sarah and Claire, are now learning the business. As President and CEO of Hickman Automotive Group, Bert and his brother Jonathan employ almost 450 people in Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia. Under their leadership, the Group operates ten vehicle and two Harley-Davidson® dealerships, as well as various other companies, including land development.

Bert has served on several boards including various General Motors Advisory Boards (including chair of GM’s Dealer Communications Team), the Janeway Foundation, Crime Stoppers, and Heart & Stroke Foundation. He has also been the recipient of many awards, the most prestigious being the CADA Laureate for Retail Operations, the most exclusive recognition a dealer can receive in their career. Bert has also been winner of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award of Rotary, finalist in Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and has been recognized as a Top 50 CEO by Atlantic Canada’s Business Magazine on numerous occasions, making him a Hall of Famer. Bert has also been recognized for numerous other leadership and community awards.

In his down time, Bert enjoys a very active lifestyle. His appreciation for the outdoors finds him enjoying activities like snowmobiling, boating, and restoring antique cars.

Michael Wyant

Chief Operating Officer

Wyant Group

As the Chief Operations Officer of the Wyant Group (WG), Michael oversees and manages the performance of all operations within the 18 dealerships of the group. The WG represents 10 different OEM’s, located across western Canada in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The WG prides themselves on building high performance operational teams in the various markets they serve. Their focus is on a strong dealership culture and reputation that prioritizes employee and customer needs first.

Mathieu Pothier

Dealer Principal

Acura Trois-Rivières

Mathieu Pothier always dreamed about becoming an auto dealer, and has been passionate about the industry since his early years. He is a Georgian College graduate in business administration and automotive marketing, and has worked in many different areas of the industry. He first started as a salesperson at Lallier Honda, then worked in finance at GMAC, and then spent 10 years in online marketing with EVOLIO dealer services and Auto123.com. In 2010 he joined Acura and he became a dealer principal in 2013. Since then he has been involved in the Acura Dealer council and the CCAQ.

Mike Stanton

President and CEO

National Automotive Dealers Association 

Mike became NADA’s president & CEO on January 1, 2021. He previously served as NADA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. Stanton has represented NADA and dealer interests for over 20 years in roles with the Industry Affairs Department and the NADA Used Car Guide. Mike received a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University and a MBA from Virginia Tech. Stanton is married to Kelly and they have three children.

Guillermo Rosales Zárate

Executive President

Asociación Mexicana de Distribuidores de Automores

Borned in Veracruz, with professional studies in Fishery Engineering at the Technological Institute of the Sea and a Postgraduate Degree in Finance from the Universidad Veracruzana.

He has worked in the rural and fishing sector, development banking and public service in the State of Veracruz. As of October 2004, he collaborates with the Mexican Association of Automotive Dealers, A.C. "AMDA", where he held the position of Deputy General Director.

From this position, he was responsible for preparing sectoral studies, interacting with media, and managing AMDA's agenda in Congress and the Federal Government.

As of November 30, 2021, he holds the position of Executive President of the Mexican Association of Automotive Dealers, A.C.

Tim Reuss

President and CEO

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association 

Tim A. Reuss is an international director with extensive executive experience in sales, marketing and retail. Tim currently is the President & CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, representing over 3200 franchised new car and truck dealers in Canada, acting as their voice and advocating for them on a national level with government, industry and the public.

Before joining CADA, Tim was the Managing Partner of TAR Consulting and a Senior Advisor for McKinsey & Co., focusing on automotive trends (electrification, connected vehicles, shared mobility, autonomous driving) and their impact on the industry. He also provides strategic advice and operational support to automotive dealerships, including brand portfolio analysis, footprint optimization as well as generational transition guidance.

He has served as President of the Dilawri Group of Companies. The Dilawri Group is Canada’s largest automotive retail group with 61 franchised dealerships representing 30 automotive brands throughout Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Prior to joining the Dilawri Group, Tim worked for Daimler AG in several countries for 28 years, serving as President & CEO of Mercedes Benz Canada from 2011 to 2015. During that time, he was an outspoken supporter of the Canadian EU Free Trade Agreement (CETA) and the harmonization of standards and regulations.

His previous postings with Daimler AG included President & CEO of Mercedes Benz Rome, worldwide Sales Director for the Business Unit Vans and President & CEO of DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC.

Tim holds a B.A. degree in Economics from Stanford University.

Flavio Volpe

President

Auto Parts Manufacturer's Association (APMA)

Flavio Volpe is an internationally recognized champion of Canada's automotive industry. He leads the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) - Canada's national association representing original equipment suppliers to the worldwide automotive industry.

When the global COVID19 pandemic created a dangerous medical equipment shortage in Canada in early 2020, Mr. Volpe launched one of the biggest peace-time mobilizations of the country’s industrial capacity ever. He was dubbed a ‘manufacturing hero’ by the Toronto Star for his leadership, and this effort resulted in the largest build-orders of ventilators, face shields, surgical masks and gowns in Canadian history.

A passionate technology leader, Mr. Volpe’s response to the Prime Minister’s call to action for a net-zero emission economy by 2050 was to launch an all-Canadian, zero-emissions, lightweight, concept vehicle to debut in 2022. Described by the Globe and Mail as ‘an audacious play to build an all-Canadian electric car’, APMA’s Project Arrow was revealed at CES2020 in Las Vegas to international coverage and will serve as a premier showcase of Canada’s automotive technology cluster.

Mr. Volpe speaks regularly on behalf of industry interests and is a sought-after voice by leading global publications including The Economist, New York Times, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, CNN, BBC, CNBC, Globe and Mail and Washington Post. He was recognized as the top Industry Leader in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 editions of Automotive News Canada’s All-Stars.

Jason Stein

CEO

Flat Six Media 

Jason Stein, a media and business professional with 25 years of journalism experience across multiple platforms, is a leading personality in the global automotive space.

Mr. Stein is the CEO of Flat Six Media, a media services and broadcasting platform.

He is the host of SiriusXM's radio show, "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein.” Launched in May 2021, "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein," has emerged as a sought-after venue for actors, musicians, athletes and business leaders to discuss their own passion for the automotive world. "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein," appears four times per week on Business Radio 132 and is syndicated on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, Spotify and the SiriusXM app. His YouTube Channel has nearly 10,000 organic subscribers in the first six months since launch and has been viewed nearly 6 million times with 225,000 hours of watch time.

Some of the 65+ guests include Mark Wahlberg, Jimmie Johnson, John Elway, Toto Wolff, Zak Brown, Jay Leno, Roger Penske, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, Ed Robertson, lead singer of the Barenaked Ladies, and Guy Berryman, bass player of Coldplay.

Mario Lefebvre

Directeur régional (économie)

Bureau régional du Québec de la Banque du Canada

Mario Lefebvre a été nommé directeur régional (Analyse économique) au Bureau régional du Québec de la Banque du Canada en juillet 2020. À ce titre, il dirige les travaux de recherche et d’analyse sur l’évolution économique et sectorielle de la région, en supervisant notamment l’enquête de la Banque sur les perspectives des entreprises dans la région. M. Lefebvre joue également un rôle de premier plan dans les activités du Bureau en communiquant les messages de la Banque à divers publics externes et en favorisant l’échange de points de vue sur l’économie et la politique monétaire.

M. Lefebvre a commencé sa carrière comme économiste en 1991 à la Banque du Canada, où il a travaillé à la fois au département des Recherches et au département des Relations internationales.

En 1998, il a intégré le Conference Board of Canada, au sein duquel il est resté 16 ans. Il a travaillé pour le groupe des services internationaux et a participé à des projets avec les ministères des Finances de la Tunisie, du Maroc et de l’Ukraine, avant de devenir Directeur du Centre des études municipales du Conference Board de 2002 à 2013.

En janvier 2014, il s’est joint à l’Institut de développement urbain du Québec, où il a été président-directeur général pendant deux ans. Il est ensuite entré au service d’Ivanhoé Cambridge en janvier 2016, où il a dirigé et supervisé l’équipe de recherche, laquelle est chargée de surveiller les fondamentaux économiques et immobiliers des marchés du monde entier.

M. Lefebvre est titulaire d’un baccalauréat et d’une maîtrise en sciences économiques de l’Université de Montréal. Il est co-auteur du livre Power Play: The Business Economics of Pro Sports, publié en mars 2014. Il est aussi co-auteur du livre Maximiser le potentiel économique du Québec : 13 réflexions, publié en mai 2016.

Thomas Feltmate

Économiste principal

Groupe Banque TD

Thomas Feltmate est économiste principal au Groupe Banque TD, où il fournit des analyses sur les tendances macroéconomiques au Canada et aux États-Unis et sur leurs implications pour les prêts bancaires commerciaux et les activités de dépôt.

M. Feltmate fait aussi dans la gestion globale des risques, dont le test de tension annuel de la Réserve fédérale, et procède fréquemment à des analyses du risque sectorielles, particulièrement pour l’industrie automobile.

Avant de se joindre à l’équipe économique de la Banque TD, M. Feltmate a travaillé au sein d’une division de recherche de la Banque du Canada, où il s’est attaché à modéliser les risques économiques et financiers et à déterminer leurs implications pour l’économie mondiale.

M. Feltmate est titulaire d’une maîtrise en économie de l’université Queen’s ainsi que d’un baccalauréat spécialisé en économie et d’un baccalauréat ès sciences en physique de l’université St. Francis Xavier.

Bob Armstrong

Président

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America

M. Armstrong est président du Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (CILTNA) et de sa propre société de conseil, Armstrong Trade & Logistics Advisory Services Inc. Il compte plus de 50 années d’expérience dans les domaines de la gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale, du commerce international, de la logistique transfrontalière et de la réglementation et des procédures douanières.

À la tête du CILTNA, M. Armstrong a animé de nombreux séminaires présentés par des membres de l’institut au gouvernement et à l’industrie. Il compte plus de 40 années d’expérience dans les domaines de la gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale, du commerce international, de la logistique transfrontalière et de la réglementation et des procédures douanières. Il a également été président et chef de la direction de l’Association canadienne des importateurs et exportateurs Inc. et président de l’Association des fabricants internationaux d’automobiles du Canada (maintenant appelée Constructeurs mondiaux d’automobiles du Canada).

Au début de 2022, M. Armstrong a été nommé au groupe de travail sur la chaîne d’approvisionnement du ministère des Transports.

Glenn Mercer

Automotive consultant

Glenn Mercer Automotive LLC

Glenn Mercer est un chercheur indépendant du milieu automobile. Il compte plus de 35 années d’expérience dans le domaine : il a fait ses débuts en 1985 comme associé, Pratique automobile dans un cabinet de services-conseils et a participé à des centaines d’études de cas durant cette période. Depuis 2006, il est à son compte. Outre les projets sur lesquels il a travaillé pour des sociétés de placement (Baillie Gifford, Kleiner Perkins, KKR, TPG, Greenbriar, Sterling) pendant cette période, il a été conseiller pour des associations sectorielles (NADA, NAAA, etc.), membre du conseil d’administration de sociétés automobiles (Rimstock, Grakon, Ricardo, Stackpole), témoin expert dans des litiges automobiles et maître de conférences sur l’économie automobile (universités Wharton, Coventry, Case). Avant d’entreprendre sa carrière dans l’automobile chez McKinsey, il a travaillé pour la CIA puis BP. Il a été président de la Society of Automotive Analysts et directeur de l’International Motor Vehicle Program. Il a déjà été propriétaire d’une Zanardi NSX mais l’a vendue, ce qui en dit long sur sa capacité à faire des prévisions!

Jérémie Bernardin

Directeur de développement

All EV by Steele

Jérémie Bernardin s’attache depuis 12 ans à accélérer la transition vers le transport électrifié au Canada. Il a donné le coup d’envoi à la vague en cofondant l’Electric Vehicle Association of Atlantic Canada; a été président de l’EV Society, un conseil pancanadien qui représente les associations du domaine; et a conçu et lancé Next Ride, un programme primé d’information et de sensibilisation aux véhicules électriques qui a bénéficié d’un financement de la province. Il a ensuite cofondé All EV Canada, une concession de véhicules électriques d’occasion avec atelier d’entretien qui a des établissements à Halifax et à Moncton et qui possède le plus grand stock de VE au pays. Après la vente d’All EV au Steele Auto Group, M. Bernardin a continué de s’occuper du développement commercial pour le groupe et dirige des formations en vente et en entretien et réparation de VE à l’échelle nationale pour de grands constructeurs, comme Ford du Canada, dont il est animateur-formateur technique principal pour le programme Learn & Drive sur le F-150 Lightning.

Rein Knol

Vice-président et concessionaire

Performance Hyundai et Genesis Niagara

Depuis 35 ans, Rein Knol travaille pour le Performance Auto Group où il a occupé les postes de vendeur, de directeur des services financiers, de directeur des ventes de véhicules neufs et d’occasion, de directeur général des ventes, de directeur général et de vice-président et concessionnaire en titre. Sous l’égide de M. Knol et de son équipe, Performance Hyundai et Genesis Niagara sont les établissements qui vendent le plus de véhicules au pays et qui offrent la meilleure expérience client au Canada.

Performance Hyundai est la concession Hyundai la plus primée au pays; elle a notamment remporté le prestigieux prix du président 14 années d’affilée, un record. Pendant ce temps, Performance a reçu le prix PAM pour la satisfaction de la clientèle à sept reprises et a eu l’honneur de recevoir le prix Global Dealer Business Excellence du président Chung.

M. Knol s’implique activement envers la marque : il a travaillé avec Hyundai Canada et Genesis Motors, et siégé au conseil consultatif national des concessionnaires Hyundai du Canada et au conseil consultatif national de Genesis en tant que vice-président du conseil d’administration et président du conseil de concessionnaires national.

Il a contribué aux efforts d’amélioration continue des communications et de la relation entre les concessionnaires et le constructeur, ce qui a permis à Hyundai d’améliorer sa note au sondage Indice de satisfaction des concessionnaires de la CADA.

M. Knol est aussi membre du comité national de marketing de Hyundai Canada, où il travaille avec le constructeur et les concessionnaires pour mieux faire connaître la marque et aider les concessionnaires à augmenter leurs ventes dans leur zone de marché primaire, au moyen de lignes directrices révisées en matière de marketing et de ZMP, et ce, afin d’améliorer le milieu pour les concessionnaires et les consommateurs.

En outre, M. Knol s’est classé parmi les cinq premiers au pays en lice pour un prix Lauréat CADA Innovation commerciale en 2015. Il est aussi président du conseil d’administration de Consolidated Dealers Canada.

Mike Stanton

Président et PDG

National Automobile Dealers Association

M. Santon est devenu président et chef de la direction de la NADA le 1er janvier 2021. Il était auparavant vice-président directeur et chef de l’exploitation de la NADA. M. Stanton représente la NADA et défend les intérêts des concessionnaires depuis plus de 20 ans au sein du service des affaires industrielles et de l’équipe du NADA Used Car Guide. Il a obtenu un baccalauréat en science politique de l’université James Madison et une maîtrise en administration des affaires de Virginia Tech. Il est marié à Kelly, avec qui il a trois enfants.

Guillermo Rosales Zárate

Président exécutif

Asociación Mexicana de Distribuidores de Automores

Né à Veracruz, M. Rosales a fait des études professionnelles en génie halieutique au Technological Institute of the Sea et obtenu un diplôme postuniversitaire en finances de l’Universidad Veracruzana.

Il a travaillé dans le secteur rural et le secteur de la pêche, dans le domaine des activités bancaires de développement et dans la fonction publique pour l’État de Veracruz.

Depuis octobre 2004, il collabore avec la Mexican Association of Automotive Dealers, l’AMDA, où il a occupé le poste de directeur général adjoint.

À ce titre, il était responsable de la préparation d’études sectorielles, des relations avec les médias et de la gestion des visées de l’AMDA à l’endroit du congrès et du gouvernement fédéral.

Depuis le 30 novembre 2021, il est président directeur de la Mexican Association of Automotive Dealers.

Flavio Volpe

Président

Auto Parts Manufacturer's Association

Flavio Volpe est un défenseur de l’industrie automobile canadienne connu internationalement. Il dirige l’Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), l’association nationale qui représente les fournisseurs d’équipement d’origine du Canada auprès de l’industrie automobile du monde entier.

Lorsque la pandémie mondiale de COVID-19 a créé une pénurie grave de matériel médical au pays, début 2020, M. Volpe a mis en branle une des plus grandes mobilisations de la capacité industrielle de l’histoire du Canada en temps de paix. Son leadership lui a valu d’être qualifié de «héros manufacturier» par le Toronto Star, et cet effort a résulté en la plus grande production de ventilateurs, de visières de protection, de masques chirurgicaux et de blouses dans l’histoire canadienne.

Chef de file technologique passionné, M. Volpe a répondu à l’appel à l’action du premier ministre dans le but d’atteindre une économie carboneutre d’ici 2050 en lançant un véhicule concept zéro émission léger entièrement canadien, qui fera ses débuts en 2022. Décrit par The Globe and Mail comme «une tentative audacieuse de construire une voiture électrique entièrement canadienne», le projet Arrow de l’APMA a été dévoilé à l’exposition CES 2020 à Las Vegas et couvert par des médias de partout dans le monde. Il offrira une vitrine de premier plan à la grappe de technologies automobiles du Canada.

M. Volpe prononce fréquemment des discours pour promouvoir les intérêts de l’industrie et est souvent interviewé par de grands médias internationaux comme The Economist, The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, BBC, CNBC, The Globe and Mail et The Washington Post. Il a fait partie des chefs de file de l’industrie du palmarès All-Stars 2017, 2018 et 2019 d’Automotive News Canada.

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