Sarah Mansour serves as General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Mazda Canada Inc. In this capacity, Sarah provides legal, strategic, corporate governance and risk management advice to the senior management team and Mazda Canada’s various business lines. Sarah's collaborative nature and approachable demeanor have earned her the trust and respect of colleagues and stakeholders alike. Her ability to build strong working relationships facilitates effective communication across departments, making her an invaluable resource for legal guidance and advice.

Prior to joining Mazda Canada Inc. in 2022, Sarah served as Corporate Counsel at Cox Automotive Canada Company, a leading automotive solutions provider, offering innovative services and products to dealers, OEMs, and other automotive stakeholders. In her role, she supported and provide legal advice to over 10 product lines such as Kelley Blue Book, Dealer.com, Ready Logistics, Dealertrack, Manheim and NextGear Capital. Before making a career shift to automotive, Sarah worked as Corporate Counsel at l’Institut du Savoir Montfort, l’Hopital Montfort’s research arm which has established itself as a Canadian leader in francophone research and education.

Driven by a desire for continuous growth and learning, Sarah actively seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge within the automotive legal landscape. This year she is serving as Vice – Chair of the Global Automakers of Canada’s Legal Committee and as Vice-Chair of the Law Society of Ontario’s Annual In-House Legal Summit. Embracing the fast-paced nature of the automotive industry, she remains at the forefront of emerging trends, ensuring her approach in legal guidance is always innovative and up-to-date.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences and graduated from le Programme du droit Canadian at the University of Ottawa, completing her common law and civil law degree in both of Canada’s official languages.

Outside her professional pursuits, Sarah remains an active volunteer of Lawyers Feed the Hungry. When she isn’t traveling, Sarah loves baking and exploring Toronto’s food scene. Recently, Sarah has taken up tennis, channeling her passion for new challenges into mastering the art of the court.