Bombardier appoints 4 new presidents to aerospace, aircraft units

April 23, 2008

Guy Hachey

Bombardier has made several major changes its Aerospace Group leadership team, including appointing Guy Hachey as Bombardier Aerospace’s new president and chief operating officer.

“I am proud to join one of the world’s foremost aircraft manufacturers and leading Canadian aerospace companies,” he stated. “I look very much forward to working with my new colleagues to ensure the continued long-term success of Bombardier Aerospace.”

Bombardier also announced the appointment of three of its senior leaders to new positions:

Gary Scott (currently president of New Commercial Aircraft Program and Aircraft Services) is appointed president of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, integrating two business units—Regional Aircraft and the New Commercial Aircraft Program—into one new unit. His knowledge and experience in the commercial aircraft industry will be essential as Bombardier continues to develop its new commercial aircraft.

Steve Ridolfi (currently president of Bombardier Regional Aircraft) was named president of Bombardier Business Aircraft. His program management expertise comes at the right time as Bombardier embarks on the evaluation and development of new products while increasing the capacity and operational performance of existing product lines. His extensive market and strategic experience within the aerospace industry will benefit Business Aircraft customers.

And finally, James Hoblyn (currently senior vice-president of Customer Experience at Bombardier Business Aircraft) will preside over Bombardier Aircraft Services, which includes the Customer Experience initiative for aerospace as a whole; after-market services for Business and Commercial Aircraft (parts, service centres and training); Specialized Aircraft Solutions; and Amphibious Aircraft.
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