samir akhavan

co-founder & managing partner

My passion for the auto industry developed in my York University days, when I began buying and selling cars on campus. This led to the purchase of my first dealership, Toronto’s Town and Country BMW, in 1978. 

I expanded this automotive portfolio over the years to include Honda, Subaru, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Eagle, Renault, and Mazda. When I sold Town and Country in 1994, it was one of Ontario’s larger automotive groups.

I bring extensive general business and industry specific experience to Templeton Marsh, which uniquely qualifies me to assist our clients in finding the perfect acquisition or developing the ideal exit strategy.

With nearly 40 years of experience in automotive retail, including more than two decades as a dealer principal, I am acutely aware of all the pressures you face.

I have sat at that desk and faced the same choices you have. 

Armed with that background and bolstered by a career’s worth of connections, I have become Canada’s foremost buy sell expert. I currently facilitate more buy-sell transactions than any other individual in Canada. 

I pride myself on finding the best fit for your needs, not one that is the loudest or most convenient. I have built Templeton Marsh on a foundation of ethics, integrity and discretion. My knowledge of the market is second to none. 

In a results-driven business, I let my record speak for itself. If you are looking for a connected partner to help you through this transition while respecting your position, Templeton Marsh should be your only choice.