Scott MacKenzie, Director, Corporate & External Affairs is responsible for all External Affairs functions for Toyota’s Manufacturing and Sales operations in Canada.
Prior to assuming this position, MacKenzie held various positions in both technical and administrative roles across the company.
MacKenzie joined Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) in 1999 in Manufacturing Operations, before moving to a position in Quality Control. Since then, he has held roles in Supplier Preparation and Development (Purchasing), Corporate Planning, and Government Affairs for TMMC.
He currently assumes all External Affairs responsibilities for both TMMC and Toyota Canada, including Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Public Relations, and Corporate Communications. His role in Government Affairs has seen him at the frontline of several key policy negotiations, most notably as a trusted advisor to the Federal Government on its successful negotiation of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA).