At the corner of Parliament and Front Street, across from the historic Distillery District in Toronto with its restored brick industrial buildings converted to galleries and trendy restaurants, Toronto’s exclusive Porsche dealership stands out as both modern and sleek.

In the spectacular showroom that feels more like a race track, glossy Porsche beauties are lined up- black Macans, cloud white Panameras and Boxster convertibles. An open steel staircase framed by glass railings rises up to the second floor leading to the office of Helen Ching-Kircher, Dealer Principal, President & CEO of Downtown Auto Group (DFC). Over the last few decades, Ms. Ching-Kircher, along with her husband, Dr. Peter Kircher, have turned DFC into a multi-million dollar luxury car business. Although her drive to succeed throughout her career remains a constant, she is, above all, fueled by her unwavering commitment to helping others.

“I’m deeply passionate about supporting endeavors and initiatives that promote health, culture and the arts. Perhaps that’s the common denominator in my business and personal life: being passionate about everything that I do,” she says softly.