Jil McIntosh

Neel Surve builds the brand for Infiniti Canada; Charlene Poranganel keeps OnStar connected to first responders; and Paul Reed uses his background in sales and service to help dealers implement the optimal layout. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Tony Campisi helped Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada pivot to online learning; Katlyn Fanning helps ensure everything comes together on time when it comes to new models at Toyota; Omira Janmohamed helps people understand how to operate GM’s EVs. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

John Lee works on finance and lease rates and setting residual values; Tausha Brideau has built relationships with every employee at Erin Park Automotive’s Toyota and Lexus stores in Mississauga, Ont.; Jessi Kessel and her team at Auto Careers Group help pair prospective job candidates with employers.They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Danielle Hassell believes building a rapport helps keep everything running smoothly at a dealership; Alex Coley became social media specialist for Subaru Canada; Christopher Nabeta, national manager of fleet, CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) and remarketing for Volvo Cars Canada. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Connor Sutton is a cold-weather-exposure lead playing is cool for GM in Kapuskasing, Ont.; Sandra Newton has a nose for numbers for B.C. dealer group; Luke Richard uses AI to improve in-vehicle and fleet operations. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Marc Belzile is helping set safety regulations in Canada; Larry Caron is mold-ing the future at Cavalier Tool ; and Hina Latif provides legal guidance at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada. The are this month’s group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Gerald Bruch is an Ontarian helping lead Honda in the Deep South; Mary Borg is responsible for Jaguar Canada’s consumer messaging; and Stephanie Daley is recruiting dealers to spread the word about EVs. The are this month’s group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

George Bidzios takes what he gleans from physical contact and conversations and makes digital tools; Roberto Carrasco makes service-department supplies for dealerships; Paul Andreana is the link to the companies supplying financing and warranties. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, flaying below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Jocelyn Doucet recycles plastics to use in synthetic rubber for tires; Michael Zeisman uses what he learned in the hospitality sector and applies in auto; and Ahmed El Ganzouri is laser-focused on helping GM with its environmental efforts. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Pamela Pearson does “all the things nobody else wants to do’; Volvo Cars Canada counts on Waqas Khan; and Carol Malmas provides a keen eye for Kelowna Mercedes-Benz. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, people who fly below the radar in Canada’s auto industry.

Andrew Blair helps grow ElectraMeccanica grow; Julian Pastore bridges automakers and their dealers; and Romaric Lartrilleux. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, flying below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Former NHLer player Rob Pearson is a team player at an Ontario dealership; Jim McAlorum makes sure picking up a new vehicle is exciting and informative; and Dawn Sutherland gets warranty claims processed quickly. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, flying under the radar in the Canadian auto industry.

Prim Ramnarie works on Hyundai’s preproduction cars; Kevin Adams keeps the lights on at GM’s facility in Oshawa, Ont,; and Denis Kubin keeps Alberta dealers in the know. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, people who fly under the radar in Canada’s auto industry.

Natalie Gadsden is getting people back to work, safely; Mike McWhinney is incorporating new sales method at a Subaru dealership; and Peter Hatges provides good information — and advice — at KPMG. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, flying below the radar in Canada’s auto industry.

Diane Deslippe makes sure Canadian moldmakers are noticed; Ian Soutter puts a charge into EVs; and Bhu Kapur puts cars in the hands of influencers. They are the latest group of Unobvious Ones, people who fly below the radar in Canada's auto industry.