EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 28, 2025 /CNW/ – AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ) announced the appointment of the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Sam Cochrane, to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Concurrently with Cochrane’s appointment as interim CEO, Paul Antony is transitioning out of his role as AutoCanada’s Executive Chair and as a director of the company.
“I was brought in to build a team and turn the company around,” said Antony. “AutoCanada is now in the strongest position for growth that it’s ever been in. The future looks very bright for the company. It’s a dynamic time for the sector, and I’m ready for the next opportunity.”
Antony will be supporting Cochrane and the future permanent CEO during the transition period up until Dec. 31, 2026.
In other moves, Chris Harris has been appointed Chair of the AutoCanada Board, and Peter Hong will be transitioning out of his role as Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel of the company later this year.
AutoCanada’s Canadian operations segment has 64 franchised dealerships in Canada, comprised of 23 brands, in eight provinces, currently selling Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, and Volkswagen branded vehicles.
The Canadian segment also operates three independent used dealerships and 15 stand-alone collision centres within a group of 31 collision centres.
AutoCanada’s U.S. operations segment, operating as Leader Automotive Group, has 13 franchised dealerships comprised of nine brands, in Illinois, selling Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen branded vehicles.