MANHEIM CANADA SELECTS DON WALLACE AS GENERAL MANAGER

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – Manheim Canada has selected Don Wallace as general manager of Manheim Toronto.  In this role, Wallace is responsible for all business operations at Manheim’s Canadian flagship location, and the country’s first and largest auction.

A respected industry veteran, Wallace brings a wealth of experience to the role. Since joining Manheim Canada two years ago, he has led e-business and product development for the company. Most recently he served as director of national accounts. Prior to joining Manheim, Wallace spent more than two decades with Chrysler Financial Services, including several years as a Manheim customer in his role as national remarketing manager.  His career spans a wide range of leadership roles and responsibilities, including sales and dealer relations. 

“Don has been instrumental in enhancing our customers’ experience in Canada,” said Jerry Tassone, Manheim’s vice president of northeast operations. “His efforts have helped to expand our product offerings and our customer opportunities, including operations in the West.  I have no doubt he’ll apply the same energy and enthusiasm in his new role.”

“I have the advantage of already knowing that we have a great group of employees and customers at Manheim Toronto,” said Wallace. “I’m happy for the chance to build on such a solid foundation. The auction is where it all comes together for employees, customers, vehicles, technology, products and processes. I’m excited to have the opportunity to have a positive impact where the rubber meets the road.” 

Wallace holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Athabasca in Edmonton, a Diploma of Business Administration from British Columbia Institute of Technology in Vancouver and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Victoria.

About Manheim Canada

Manheim has been serving Canadian wholesale vehicle buyers and sellers for almost 30 years. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Manheim Canada has five operating locations, including the new Manheim Edmonton and Source Auto Auction, and hosts more than 40 in-lane and online auctions each month.  Manheim Canada is part of Manheim (www.manheim.com), the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.

Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. The company registers nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value.  Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report.  The company offers dealer financing though NextGear Capital, Inc..

Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 106 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion.  A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.