AutoCanada Appoints Mike Woodward as Chief Financial Officer

AutoCanada Inc., a multi-location North American automobile dealership and collision repair group, today announced the appointment of Mike Woodward as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026.

Mr. Woodward is an experienced finance executive with a strong background in corporate development, financial strategy, and performance improvement. In his most recent role as CFO of CEEFC, he oversaw complex lending programs and executed significant financing transactions. Previously, he served as CFO of Lynx Air and Campus Energy, where he built high-performing finance teams, enhanced reporting and forecasting capabilities, and supported major strategic initiatives.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Woodward held senior roles in investment banking at Bank of Montreal and CIBC World Markets, advising on a range of M&A and capital markets transactions.

“Mike brings a strong combination of financial discipline, strategic insight, and operational experience,” said Samuel Cochrane, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer of AutoCanada. “We look forward to his contributions and are pleased to welcome him to the AutoCanada team as we continue to execute on our strategic initiatives.”

Mr. Woodward holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).