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ANC Podcast: March 14, 2025 | The week’s top stories and outgoing Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano

Don Romano, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Australia and adviser for Hyundai Motor Pacific.
Don Romano, who steered Hyundai Canada for 10 years, will take over leadership of Hyundai Australia and serve as an adviser for the automaker in its Asia-Pacific region. (HYUNDAI CANADA)
March 14, 2025 10:09 AM

The Government of Canada expects automakers to honour commitments; Hyundai Canada has a new CEO; and PowerCo’s battery plant said to be “on schedule.” Plus, outgoing Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano reflects on his time in Canada, has advice for his replacement, and talks about the current state of the brand.

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