Jenn McCarthy (pronoun she/her) is the national manager of public relations at Hyundai Auto Canada, leading communications strategy and creating compelling product and business narratives for the brand. Throughout her 16 years in the automotive industry, Jenn has sharpened and demonstrated her PR prowess, demonstrating strong media relations and relationships, in-depth story-telling and integrated marketing communications.

Jenn is passionate about promoting a more equitable auto industry and increased female leadership, and as such currently sits on an employee resource group, called Women at Hyundai Automotive Canada, a.k.a. Women @ HAC, which creates dialogue for change and the empowerment of female team members, customers and partners.

Prior to joining Hyundai, Jenn worked in communications for global brands spanning domestic, German and Japanese OEMs, beginning her auto career at General Motors of Canada. During her journey, she has touched on all aspects of communications, working on everything from internal and corporate communications to social media, with a focus on product and technology PR.

Outside of work, Jenn spends time with her nine-year-old son Declan, and enjoys reading, going to concerts, and taking five-hour, frustrated nature walks through a pastime also known as “golf.”