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AUTOCANADA APPOINTS SAM COCHRANE AS INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PAUL ANTONY TRANSITIONS FROM HIS ROLE AS EXECUTIVE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR TO PURSUE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DATA
AUTOCANADA APPOINTS SAM COCHRANE AS INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PAUL ANTONY TRANSITIONS FROM...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nAUTOCANADA APPOINTS SAM COCHRANE AS INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PAUL ANTONY TRANSITIONS FROM HIS ROLE AS EXECUTIVE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR TO PURSUE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DATA\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\n\nEDMONTON, AB, Oct. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - AutoCanada Inc. (\"AutoCanada\" or the \"Company\") (TSX: ACQ), a multi-location North American automobile dealership group, announced today the appointment of the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Sam Cochrane, to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently with Mr. Cochrane's appointment as interim CEO, Paul Antony is transitioning out of his role as AutoCanada's Executive Chair and as a director of the Company.\n\"Sam is an experienced and widely respected executive who understands our business. He has played a key role alongside the Board in running the company since my transition from Executive Chair was announced by AutoCanada in July and is well-positioned to continue providing leadership while the Board focuses on the search for a permanent CEO,\" said Mr. Antony. \"I was brought in to build a team and turn the Company around,\" said Antony. \"AutoCanada is now in the strongest position for growth that it's ever been in. The future looks very bright for the Company. It's a dynamic time for the sector, and I'm ready for the next opportunity\".\nMr. Antony has generously agreed to support Mr. Cochrane and any Chief Executive Officer appointed by AutoCanada's board of directors for a transitionary period until December 31, 2026, pursuant to an advisory agreement with AutoCanada on customary terms. His family office remains the second largest shareholder of AutoCanada. Mr. Antony's depth of experience with AutoCanada and the automotive industry, and his strong relationships with AutoCanada's OEM business partners, will be invaluable to ensuring a successful transition for the Company's leadership team.\n\"Sam's deep knowledge of our business and strong relationships with our team and stakeholders position him well to lead during this impor...