Flavio Volpe has been appointed president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA). He succeeds Steve Rodgers who retired earlier in the year.
He has experience in the international and transnational private sector development area and has high level industry specific public sector experience with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, and Industry Canada.
He’s a graduate of the Schulich School of Business’ MBA program.
“I look forward to championing the globally tested and innovative competitiveness of the Canadian automotive supply chain. The APMA will be a strong voice at the table, working with our private and public partners to build on our industry’s 100 year legacy in Canada,” says Volpe.
“Our industry continues to face significant challenges in an increasingly competitive global market. We expect that our new President will take a strong role as a lead advocate for our industry, and we look forward to this new chapter at the APMA,” says Keith Henry, APMA’s chairman.