“Our board and team reflect the coalition that makes this work possible: industry across all verticals, education, and community — working together. Each person here brings a different part of how talent is developed, at every level, from first exposure to the executive table. Our model is designed for an adaptable industry.”
Board Chair · Founding Member
Founder & Executive Chair
Director, OEM Sales & Strategy
TD Auto Finance
Vice-Chair · Founding Member
Director, Public and Francophone Affairs
World Education Services (WES)
Founding Member
Director, Employee Services
Performance Auto Group
Founding Member
Senior Vice President,
Dealer Development & Support
SCI Lease Corp
Director
President
Canadian Black Book
Director
Distribution Manager
Kia Canada
Director
Director of Human Resources
Porsche Cars Canada Ltd.
Director
Program Manager, Canadian Dealer Academy
Georgian College
Director
Vice Principal
Toronto District School Board
Founded by Black leaders working across OEMs, dealers, finance and tech to close a talent gap no one else was addressing.
Nissan Canada signs a three-year partnership. School activations, A Day at the AutoShow and early mentorship cohorts.
Executive Director hired. Governance rebuilt with new bylaws, committees and a new Board of Directors. New Mentorship Program streams. 1,000+ participants a year.
Multi-year strategic plan. Workforce Innovation Partner Program. Focus on placements, post-secondary and graduate talent, and entrepreneurship.
