Flavio Volpe leads the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) - Canada's national association representing original equipment suppliers to the worldwide automotive industry. Working closely with officials in Ottawa, Washington and Mexico City during the 2017-19, NAFTA renegotiations, APMA secured an increase in Regional Value Content for Canadian automotive suppliers in the new USMCA.
A passionate technology leader, Flavio’s response to the Prime Minister’s call to action for a net-zero emission economy by 2050 was to launch an all-Canadian, zero-emissions, lightweight, concept vehicle to debut in 2022. Flavio has spoken on behalf of Canadian automotive suppliers in leading media outlets, including The Economist, Wall Street Journal, CNN, CNBC, and Globe and Mail. Flavio holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Toronto.
