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Donald Romano
Chief Executive Officer at
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd.
Profile
Donald John Romano is currently President & Chief Executive Officer at Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd. since 2025.
Formerly, Mr. Romano was President & Chief Executive Officer at Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
from 2014 to 2025.
Previously, Mr. Romano was Principal at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Mr. Romano was President at Mazda Canada, Inc. from 2006 to 2012.
Mr. Romano also served as Chief Marketing Officer at Mazda Motor of America, Inc. and as President-Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters at Hyundai Motor Co. Education includes an undergraduate degree from The California State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Donald Romano active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd.
 Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes cars | Chief Executive Officer | 09/03/2025 |
Former positions of Donald Romano
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
 Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Hyundai Motor Co., Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is an automotive company offering a range of vehicles including cars, SUVs, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and fuel cell models, and was the first Canadian OEM to provide all four alternative powertrains. Customer support includes FAQs on vehicle features, maintenance, roadside assistance, safety technologies, and recall services. Hyundai Auto Canada was established in 1983 and is headquartered in Ontario. The company is based in ON. The company’s website provides tools for vehicle selection, pricing, special offers, certified pre-owned inventory, parts and accessories, financing, and service scheduling. Hyundai Auto Canada emphasizes new vehicle warranty programs, including coverage for EV and hybrid systems, and offers loyalty incentives for Hyundai and Genesis owners. From 2026, Hyundai EVs will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), enabling access to Tesla Superchargers, with adapters for earlier models. The company stresses servicing at authorized dealerships using genuine parts. Digital features like the Bluelink app offer remote start, digital keys, and navigation updates. Hyundai Auto Canada fosters a people-first culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promotes an inclusive workplace through policies, training, employee resource groups, and partnerships supporting diverse hiring and supplier diversity. The company prioritizes accessibility, adhering to standards that remove barriers and support dignity and independence. Steve Flamand has been the CEO of the company since 2025. | Chief Executive Officer | 09/03/2025 |
Mazda Canada, Inc.
 Mazda Canada, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Distributes commercial and passenger vehicles | President | 02/07/2012 |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
 Mazda Motor of America, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells and leases vehicles | Sales & Marketing | - |
| NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd.
 Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells automobiles and parts | Consumer Durables |
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells automobiles & parts and provides sales financing & leasing services | Consumer Durables |
The California State University
 The California State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pepperdine University
 Pepperdine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mazda Canada, Inc.
Mazda Canada, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Distributes commercial and passenger vehicles | Retail Trade |
Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Mazda Motor of America, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells and leases vehicles | Distribution Services |
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Hyundai Motor Co., Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is an automotive company offering a range of vehicles including cars, SUVs, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and fuel cell models, and was the first Canadian OEM to provide all four alternative powertrains. Customer support includes FAQs on vehicle features, maintenance, roadside assistance, safety technologies, and recall services. Hyundai Auto Canada was established in 1983 and is headquartered in Ontario. The company is based in ON. The company’s website provides tools for vehicle selection, pricing, special offers, certified pre-owned inventory, parts and accessories, financing, and service scheduling. Hyundai Auto Canada emphasizes new vehicle warranty programs, including coverage for EV and hybrid systems, and offers loyalty incentives for Hyundai and Genesis owners. From 2026, Hyundai EVs will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), enabling access to Tesla Superchargers, with adapters for earlier models. The company stresses servicing at authorized dealerships using genuine parts. Digital features like the Bluelink app offer remote start, digital keys, and navigation updates. Hyundai Auto Canada fosters a people-first culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promotes an inclusive workplace through policies, training, employee resource groups, and partnerships supporting diverse hiring and supplier diversity. The company prioritizes accessibility, adhering to standards that remove barriers and support dignity and independence. Steve Flamand has been the CEO of the company since 2025. | Retail Trade |
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes cars | Consumer Durables |
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