Honda Canada Inc. is pleased to announce that effective April 1, 2025, Dave Jamieson, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Jean Marc Leclerc as President and Chief Executive Officer. Jean Marc Leclerc, who has dedicated nearly 40 years to the automotive industry, including 30 years with Honda Canada, will be retiring. As the fourth consecutive Canadian to be named President and CEO, Jamieson’s appointment ensures the continuity of local leadership and will further strengthen Honda Canada's position as a leader in the automotive industry.
Leclerc's journey with Honda Canada began in 1995, and over the past three decades, he held numerous senior leadership roles across all divisions, including Honda, Acura, Motorcycle and Power Equipment, and Honda Financial Services. Since being named President and CEO in May 2020, his leadership and vision were instrumental in navigating a post-pandemic environment.
About Dave Jamieson, the new President and CEO of Honda Canada Inc.
Jamieson is an innovative senior executive with 30 years of automotive experience in all facets of the automotive business. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the North American automotive industry to his new role. With a career spanning over 20 years at Honda Canada and holding highly visible senior leadership positions across the organization, Jamieson has been a key player in the company's strategic initiatives and operational excellence. As Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, he has overseen critical aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, parts and logistics, and customer engagement.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and am grateful for the opportunity to build on Jean Marc’s legacy. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team across Canada to continue driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our customers,” said Jamieson. “I now have a greater opportunity to share my passion for the auto industry, excitement for Honda and Acura products, and vision for our business with the next generation of Canadian associates, dealers and customers.”
About Honda Canada Inc.
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada. Since 1986, the company has produced Honda engines and over 10 million cars and light trucks at its Alliston, Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V are currently built. Honda Canada has invested over $21 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Since its inception, Honda Canada has sold over five million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light trucks in Canada through a dealer network of more than 280 dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.hondacanada.ca.
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