About Us
We are an active and fast-paced company that embraces change and encourages collaboration. Our employees are really what make our company what it is – we hire people who are smart, focused, and determined, who share common goals and our company vision. We seek to maintain an inclusive and open environment that encourages all employees to share their ideas and opinions.
Our Vision
Provide all Hyundai/Kia/Genesis customers with competitive and convenient financial solutions.
Our Mission
Maintain strategic alignment with OEMs and preferred partnerships with dealers.
Attract and retain customers by continuously developing and offering innovative financial products and convenient services.
Preserve optimal pricing structures through operational efficiencies and diverse funding sources.
Ensure asset quality and financial prudence for sustainable business.
Promote a corporate culture that respects talent and embraces new ideas.
Meet Our Executive Leaders
President & CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Sales Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Mark Di Donato is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Hyundai Capital Canada Inc., the captive financial services partner of the Hyundai, Genesis and Kia brands in Canada, their franchised automotive dealer/distributor network, and a growing portfolio of drivers who elect to lease or finance their vehicle purchase.
Mark has over 20+ years of experience in the automotive financial services industry, both in Canada and the U.S.A. He has held a variety of leadership positions with exposure to Field Sales, Sales Planning, Marketing and Risk Management. He joined Hyundai Capital Canada in 2014 as its Director of Field Sales, then moved into the Chief Sales Officer position overseeing all Sales & Marketing functions until assuming the CEO position.
Mark holds a Master’s of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance.
James Choi is the Chief Financial Officer at Hyundai Capital Canada. James has over 19 years of experience in the finance in a diverse sector ranging from Cosmetics to Technology serving in the capacity of Senior Financial Manager for L’Oreal Korea and LG Display. His tenure within the automotive industry began in 2011, with Hyundai Capital Services where he oversaw US and China subsidiaries. In 2024, he joined Hyundai Capital Canada as the CFO.
James studied Business Administration at Korea University. His coursework consisted of Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Investment, Corporate Finance, International Corporate Finance and Managerial Economics.
Paul Baraniecki joined Hyundai Capital Canada as Chief Operating Officer in 2024. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s business operations, while driving its digital transformation and optimizing processes in support of a strong customer, dealer, and employee experience.
Paul has over 15 years of experience in the automotive financial services industry and has held a variety of leadership roles spanning Commercial Lending, Dealer Credit, Originations, Process & Quality, and Sales. He studied at the University of Guelph where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management Economics in Industry and Finance.
Ken Van Andel is the Chief Sales Officer at Hyundai Capital Canada. He is responsible for Sales, Marketing and Program/Product development which drives growth within the company and with our OEM and Dealer partners.
Ken joined Hyundai Capital Canada in 2017. He holds an MBA and has over 30 years of captive automotive finance and banking experience. He has held a variety of automotive finance roles within Canada and the United States, with exposure to Sales Planning, Field Sales, Marketing, Risk Management, Dealer Commercial Lending and Operations.
As the Chief Administrative Officer, Dave leads the Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, and Vendor Management functions. He ensures the strategic direction and daily activities of each function are tightly aligned with company objectives and provide a solid foundation for business operations. Dave was one of the first employees to join HCCA in 2014 and played a pivotal role in the formation and launch of the business. From 2022 through 2024 he completed a global assignment to Hyundai Capital America, where he served as Vice President, Human Resources, before returning to HCCA in 2025.
Prior to joining HCCA, Dave held a variety of senior leadership roles in global HR Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and HR consulting organizations, including Morneau Shepell, Mercer, and Towers Perrin. He started his career in IT consulting and holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Clarkson University.
As the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Hyundai Capital Canada, Michael leads a team of professionals responsible for managing and mitigating credit and residual value risk across the organization. With a strategic focus on balancing growth and risk appetite, he ensures that sound risk management practices are integrated into all activities at HCCA.
Michael joined Hyundai Capital Canada in 2018 and has held various management roles within the Risk department since joining. He has over 14 years of experience in the automotive financial services industry, primarily within the Risk and Finance areas. He studied at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
Hyundai Capital Canada strives to meet the needs of its employees and customers with disabilities and is working hard to remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. We are committed to fulfilling our obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. This accessibility plan outlines the steps we are taking to meet those requirements and to improve opportunities for people with disabilities. Our plan shows how we will play our role in making Ontario an accessible province for all Ontarians.
Download the Plan (PDF)