BMW is opening a new Canadian head office in Richmond Hill, Ontario in late 2009. The new LEED certified building is being developed by Urbacon and designed by Sweeny Sterling Finlayson & Co. BMW was ranked the number 1 motor vehicle company and 28th overall best global brand by Fortune and other publications. It lists Audi, Mercedes Benz, Lexus and Acura as its main competitors. Contact information is provided for Franz Jung, President & CEO, as well as other BMW Canada representatives.