Driving Success: OpenRoad Auto Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 13th Consecutive Year
Richmond, B.C., May 7, 2025 — For the 13th consecutive year, OpenRoad Auto (OpenRoad), B.C.’s largest automotive dealership group, has been recognized for its industry-leading performance, national business practices, and sustained growth with the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. OpenRoad once again retained its Platinum Club status, an exclusive designation for businesses that have achieved Best Managed status for seven years or more.
Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance.
“Earning this recognition for 13 years running is a true testament to the dedication, innovation, and tenacity of our entire team,” said Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto, which celebrates 25 years in business this year. “As we look to the future, we remain focused on responsible growth, furthering our ESG commitments, and continually evolving to meet the needs of our customers and communities. This honour reinforces our mission to lead with purpose and help shape a more sustainable and forward-thinking automotive industry.”
OpenRoad owns and operates 40 locations in B.C., Ontario, and Washington, including 33 automotive retailers and seven collision repair centres. The OpenRoad family includes more than 2,100 employees and 20 quality automotive brands including Acura, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Mazda, Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, McLaren, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce.
In 2024, OpenRoad Group highlights include: the launch of two of British Columbia’s only Porsche NOW pop-up locations in Langley and Richmond; expanding its Ontario footprint by welcoming ToyotaTown London, Lexus of London, and White Oaks Collision Centre to the group; establishing a rooftop beehive at BMW Langley, as part of its ongoing Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments; renovating and expanding their existing Toyota dealership in White Rock; and the announcement of OpenShine, which will bring Tommy’s Express Car Wash to Canada for the first time. Its non-profit arm, OpenRoad Foundation, donated more than $466,000 to 23 charity partners focused on three key pillars: Environment, Community, and Education.
“Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada’s business landscape,” said Lorrie King, Partner, Deloitte Private, Global Best Managed Leader and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “Companies such as OpenRoad Auto who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth.”
Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process.
Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.
The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance.
For more information about Canada’s Best Managed Companies, please visit bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
For more information about OpenRoad Auto, please visit openroadautogroup.com.
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ABOUT CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES PROGRAM
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO
Founded in 2000, OpenRoad Auto is B.C.’s largest automotive dealership group with over 2,100 associates representing 20 quality automotive brands at 40 full-service retail locations, including 29 Canadian auto retailers in B.C. and Ontario, seven collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto encourages a car buying experience based on Unlimited Possibilities Ahead. With a focus on innovation and lifelong relationships, OpenRoad offers free memberships in the Club OpenRoad loyalty points program. In 2023, OpenRoad Group launched its philanthropic arm, OpenRoad Foundation.
OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards.
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