Raseeka R.
Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs @Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs @Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.
Ajax, ON, CA
Responsible for co-ordination of regulatory development planning (federal and provincial requirements) for Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. related to environment (emissions, fuel quality, green chemistry, stewardship & extended producer responsibility) and safety- Monitor transportation policy development (trade liberalization, advanced technology, etc.) affecting automotive industry and offer constructive, strategic feedback- Represent VGCA on various trade association topics (Technical, Stewardship, Government Policy) and in various government-industry fora- Monitor and communicate relevant policy and regulatory developments to global VW Group certification and homologation staff - Advise Supervisory and Local Executive Boards on emerging policy issues and regulatory challenges - summarizing business, financial and brand image risks and identifying synergy opportunities with actionable recommendations- Support various business units to grasp regulatory implications, challenges opportunities and support transition and implementation to compliance (e.g. Product life cycle, Marketing and After Sales)- Support Product planning on engine strategy and life-cycle management re: regulatory requirements including fleet emissions compliance - Support in-use verification, regulatory reporting and compliance audit requirements - Specialist in Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and relevant transportation and fuel quality regulations- Designed, launched and implemented VGCA\'s Corporate Social Responsibility Program including engaged employee volunteers
EDUCATION
University of Ottawa
BASc, Chemical Engineering
University of Ottawa
BSc, Biochemistry Honours (Biotechnology)
ABOUT RASEEKA R.
Currently managing product regulatory framework for Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. with focus on environmental requirements.Previous roles include managing environmental and health issues within federal public service offering balanced perspective of private and public sector needs with meaningful strategic feedback in regulatory and government relations context. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both horizontally and vertically within an organization.Able to articulate complex, technical issues into simple concepts geared to broad scope of diverse stakeholders.
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