Dave Carey’s expertise and insights will be a valuable asset to the Canadian Coatings Association during this pivotal time for the paint and coatings industry.
The Canadian Coatings Association (CCA) has announced the appointment of Dave Carey as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 June 2025.
“I am looking forward to joining the Canadian Coatings Association to add value to the ongoing work on many regulatory files impacting member companies producing thousands of formulated products Canadians use and rely on every day. This is the case at the retail level and critical inputs used in many other industry sectors such as construction, automotive and industrial,” has stated Dave Carey.
Carey brings with him a wealth of experience in federal government advocacy, most recently serving as Vice-President of Government & Industry Relations at the Canadian Canola Growers Association. In that role, he led a successful team supporting Canada’s $40 billion canola sector, advancing policies to maintain the industry’s global competitiveness.
“After an extensive search the Board of Directors determined that Dave had the exact credentials the Association required to build on its success over the past number of years and to enhance a strong agenda for the benefit of members,” has added Darrin Noble, CCA Chair and President and COO of Cloverdale Paint.
Over the past decade, the Canadian Coatings Association has tackled numerous regulatory challenges to ensure the sustainability and profitability of Canada’s coatings industry, which directly and indirectly employs more than 125,000 people. Carey’s track record in regulatory engagement and stakeholder advocacy positions him well to champion the sector's interests moving forward.
“The Association and its members fully acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the outgoing President & CEO, Gary LeRoux, over the course of more than 14 years. During that time, the Association greatly enhanced its advocacy work with innovative digital regulatory management, online CoatingsTech training for members and non-members, doubling staff and adding many new members,” has concluded said Darrin Noble.