Recognition from Global Automotive Brands

Automotive brand partners have recognized Destination Auto Group with numerous awards for operational performance and customer satisfaction.
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Who we are

Destination Auto Group is a family-owned automotive retail platform servicing Metro Vancouver.

What we are

We are a private second generation auto group built on long term market presence, operational discipline, and customer trust.

Why we exist

We exist to provide a positive customer experience, honest and accurate sales and repair services to all car owners in Greater Vancouver.

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Customer
Experience

Every interaction—from vehicle purchase to after-sales service—is designed to deliver a transparent, reliable, and high-quality customer experience.
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Continuous
Improvement

Destination Auto Group applies the principles of continuous improvement to refine dealership operations, service processes, and customer experience across all locations.
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Operational Transparency

Structured reporting and data-driven management support operational discipline and ensure consistent performance across the organization.
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People &
Community

Our people is our everything. From the showroom to the service bay, we invest in our people and show up for the communities we call home.

150% Revenue Growth

Over the past decade, the organization has achieved sustained revenue expansion driven by operational discipline and strong brand partnerships.

Vehicle Sales Doubled

Annual vehicle sales have grown by more than 100%, reflecting both market demand and operational scale.

40+ Industry & Partner Awards

Destination Auto Group has received more than 40 performance and customer satisfaction awards from global automotive partners.

Team Growth to 400 Associates

The organization has expanded its workforce from approximately 175 employees to over 400 team members.
The CADA Laureate is the highest honour a Canadian automotive dealer can receive. Awarded annually to a single dealership from a field of over 3,000 across the country, recipients are selected through a rigorous process of peer nomination, independent evaluation, and final adjudication by the Ivey Business School at Western University. It is not given for a single result. It recognizes sustained excellence, in leadership, innovation, and the way a business treats its people and its customers.

Aziz Ahamed, the company's founder, was recognized in 2019. His son Adil, who assumed role of company President in 2023, received the same honour in 2022.

These awards underscore the family's enduring commitment to business principles and continuous improvement.
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Lee Man

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Man joined Destination in 2020. Through his extensive background in financial operations, including recent roles as Director of Internal Audit for Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. and senior executive finance roles with Syscon Justice Systems and Sierra Systems, Mr. Man draws on best practices in financial oversight through the lens of private and public international companies.

His passion for driving performance through data, expertise in strategy and operations, risk management and controls, and team development will support our further growth and achievement of new milestone successes together. Mr. Man obtained his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 1993 from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and his Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Mr. Man is also a Founding Judge of the Chinese Restaurant Awards, a contributor to Vancouver Magazine and a Judge of the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Award.

The Destination Auto Group exemplifies how strong ethics, long term thinking, and operational sharpness come together to deliver excellence to our customers, team members and business partners.

Adil Ahamed

Owner, President & CEO

Since 2012, Mr. Ahamed’s leadership has resulted in significant improvements in operational excellence and profitability, while maintaining best-in-class customer experience and Google Review scores. Mr. Ahamed assumed the role of company President in 2023, succeeding his father and company founder. Mr. Ahamed’s focus on fundamental operations—employee training and engagement, customer experience, inventory cycle management, and retail innovation—have led to his recognition as the 2022 Business Laureate by the Canadian Auto Dealers Association, as well as one of the 2022 Canadian Auto News Allstars, 2021 Remarketing Under 40, and 2019 Business in Vancouver Top Forty under 40 recipients.

Mr. Ahamed draws on financial sector experience, having held roles at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, and attained his MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and BA in Economics from Cornell University. Mr. Ahamed serves as the Chair elect of the Executive Board of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) for British Columbia, and as a Board member of the BC Honda Dealers Advertising Association, Autotech Ventures Dealer Advisory Council, and Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Our focus is to build a resilient customer-first, auto retail platform that supports long-term partnerships and delivers an exceptional customer experience.

Christian Dubois

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Dubois joined Destination in 2025. Drawing over 30 years of leadership in the auto industry, encompassing manufacturing, retail, and electric vehicle (EV) sectors, Mr. Dubois is known for his strong experience from both OEM and dealer group perspectives. 

Mr. Dubois led the significant growth of a multi-franchise dealer group (including luxury brands Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, Bentley, Aston Martin and BMW). Specializing in retail and operational excellence, market positioning and expansion through new open points as well as acquisitions, Mr. Dubois brings demonstrated experience and leadership in full-cycle auto retail, wholesale and after sales experience, and is prepared to support Destination Auto Group’s continued expansion.

At Destination Auto Group, we turn strategy into execution—building a scalable, modern retail platform that combines disciplined operations with innovative customer engagement to accelerate growth, deliver an exceptional experience, and stay ahead of the evolving automotive landscape.