AIA Canada names new president

AIA Canada names new president

Emily Chung The new president and CEO of AIA Canada is a familiar face to many. Emily Chung, a former shop owner, has been appointed to the role. She will take over as of Jan. 2, succeeding J.F. Champagne, who announced earlier this year that he will be leaving his post as of June 2026 Chung owned AutoNice in Markham, Ont. She sold her shop at the start of the year. She joined Auto Service World Conversations in the late summer to discuss the jo…

AIA Canada Taps Repair Facility Owner as Next President and CEO

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has named Emily Chung as its next president and CEO. Chung, founder of AutoNiche, an independent repair facility in Markham, Ontario, will assume the role Jan. 2, 2026. She brings more than 20 years of automotive industry experience to the position. “We are thrilled to welcome Emily as our next President and CEO,” said Tony Kuczynski, Chair of the AIA Canada Board of Directors. “Her passion and dee…