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Samuel Cochrane

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Interim CEO at AutoCanada
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Samuel Cochrane is the Interim CEO at AutoCanada, leveraging an extensive background in financial leadership. He previously served as CFO for technology firms like Sierra Wireless and Telit Cinterion, and is a Chartered Accountant who began his career at PwC. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of British Columbia.

Outside of his corporate roles, Samuel demonstrates a significant, long-term commitment to community service. He has been actively involved with the BC Lupus Society for over a decade, holding leadership positions such as Director, Vice President, and President, where he supports fundraising and awareness initiatives.

He has a track record of leading companies through periods of significant growth and successful acquisitions.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Interim CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Priorities

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Financial Leadership
His career is defined by senior financial roles, including CFO at AutoCanada, Sierra Wireless, and Telit Cinterion, focusing on profitability and managing business transformations.
Automotive Retail
As Interim CEO of one of North America's largest multi-location automobile dealership groups, he is at the forefront of the automotive retail industry.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Interim CEO
AutoCanada
6-2024
Chief Financial Officer
AutoCanada
6-2023 - 6-2024
Group CFO
Telit
5-2020 - 1-2023
Chief Financial Officer
Sierra Wireless
1-2020 - 5-2020
AVP Finance
Motorola Solutions
In the press

Media appearances

AutoCanada appoints Sam Cochrane as interim chief executive officer .... Featured in The Globe and Mail
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People on the Move: Cochrane steps in as AutoCanada's interim CEO. Featured in Collision Repair Magazine
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Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
The University of British Columbia
1998 - 2002
High School Diploma
Mount Boucherie
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