Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. has announced the appointment of Matt Girgis as chief financial officer. Girgis will join the ranks of Volvo Canada at the new head office in Richmond Hill commencing June 24. He will work to further strengthen the executive management team in Canada by implementing specific financial plans and analysis parameters in line with Canadian policies. He will also oversee accounting and administration duties while executing corporate development to ensure long-term growth strategies are met.
“We are happy to welcome Matt to the Volvo family along with his wealth of experience in the industry,” remarked Marc Engelen, president & CEO Volvo Cars of Canada Corp., “I look forward to working collaboratively with him to develop a sustainable growth plan for Volvo in Canada.”
Girgis holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Schulich School of Business, York University with a specialization in finance and accounting. He also has extensive experience in the industry, having previously worked at various positions within Volvo Cars of Canada as well as serving with BMW Group.
“Given Volvo’s new product lineup and strategy, I am excited for the positive growth potential,” said Girgis. “I look forward to contributing to the development of the Volvo presence in the Canadian marketplace.”