Steele Auto Group named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Dartmouth, NS — May 7, 2025 — Steele Auto Group was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
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.
Kim Day, President and COO of Steele Auto Group said, “I am thrilled to share that Steele Auto Group has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2025— marking our 13th consecutive year receiving this esteemed designation. We are especially proud to uphold our status as a Platinum Club Member, the program’s highest distinction. ”
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.
At Steele Auto Group, our consistent recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies reflects our dedication to our people, our customers, innovation, and our communities. These core values are the foundation of our culture and guide everything we do. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, bringing expertise and passion to every dealership. By fostering innovation, we continuously enhance the automotive experience, ensuring we deliver exceptional service while making a meaningful impact on our customers and the communities we serve. Everything we do is driven by you.
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.
Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem.
Exploring new avenues for the advancement of tomorrow, this year’s Best Managed winners displayed courage, resourcefulness, and creativity,” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “We’re extremely proud to highlight the impressive achievements of companies such as Steele Auto Group in a rapidly evolving business world. Their exceptional accomplishments leave you feeling inspired, celebrated, and connected
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 CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.
About Steele Auto Group
The Steele Auto Group, consistently designated as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is one of the largest and most diversified group of automobile dealerships in Canada. The group is currently comprised of 56 new auto dealerships, 6 used auto dealerships, 5 International Truck dealerships, 1 Multiline Powersports Store (Polaris, Honda, Ducati), 2 Honda Powerhouse Equipment Stores and 9 collision centers, and is headquartered in Dartmouth, NS. The Group consists of over 2,800 employees and prides itself on pursuing new, innovative, and more transparent ways of connecting with its customers. Steele Auto Group is heavily involved with, and supports the communities it operates in, while maintaining strategic partnership initiatives that support mental health, sick children, and families in need. Steele Auto is your trusted destination for everything auto. More information about Steele Auto Group can be found at www.steeleauto.com or by following @steeleautogroup on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and @steeleauto on Twitter (X).
For more information, please contact:
bestmanagedcompanies@deloitte.ca
Contact information for Steele Auto Group:
Christina Wood
Director of Marketing & Communications
Steele Auto Group
