GLOBAL AUTOMAKERS OF CANADA ANNOUNCES LUCAS MALINOWSKI AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO

Toronto (June 01, 2026) – Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) is pleased to announce its appointment of Lucas Malinowski as President and CEO, succeeding the retiring President and CEO, David Adams, effective immediately.

“Lucas is currently the association’s Vice President and Director of Federal Affairs and has done an excellent job in that role and I know the Board joins me in expressing every confidence that Lucas will excel as the association’s new senior executive and continue to evolve the Global Automakers of Canada in a manner that benefits all members while growing the association’s influence in public policy making in Canada,” said Cyril Dimitris, President and CEO of Toyota Canada Inc. and GAC Chair of the Board.

Lucas enters the role with over a decade of public affairs experience in a variety of industries, most recently serving as GAC’s Vice President and Director of Federal Affairs. Over the past three years with the association, he has developed an understanding of the Canadian automotive industry to support his established experience in advocacy with all three levels of government across the country.

“Lucas’ appointment was not a forgone conclusion,” said Andrew Scott, President and CEO of BMW Canada Inc. and GAC Vice-Chair of the Board. “We undertook an extensive search to ensure we had the best candidate identified to continue to move the association forward and we have found that in Lucas.”

Members
BMW • Honda • Hyundai • Jaguar Land Rover • Kia • Mazda • Mercedes-Benz • Mitsubishi • Nissan • Porsche • Subaru • Toyota • VinFast • Volkswagen • Volvo

Associates
Denso • Ferrari • Hino • Isuzu • McLaren • Mobis • RUF

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ABOUT GLOBAL AUTOMAKERS OF CANADA

Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) is the national trade association representing the Canadian interests of 15 of the world’s most respected automakers. Together our members represent more than 25 brands in the Canadian automotive market.

The members are responsible for direct or indirect employment of more than 217,000 Canadians, contribute $25B to Canadian GDP and more than $10.5B annually in revenue for all levels of government. The members are responsible for 62% of light duty vehicle sales in the Canadian market.