Éric Martel to Return to Bombardier as President and CEO

Bombardier has appointed Éric Martel as President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Bombardier Board of Directors, effective 6 April 2020.

Éric will join Bombardier from Hydro-Québec, where he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2015.

Prior to Hydro-Québec, Éric held a number of leadership positions at Bombardier, including President of the Business Aircraft Division and President of the Customer Services and Specialized Aircraft Division.

He has also held leadership positions at Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, Procter & Gamble and Kraft Foods, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership and chairs the Energy Community of the World Economic Forum (Davos).

“Éric is the right leader at the right time for Bombardier, as the company is completing its turnaround plan and focusing on growing its leading business aviation franchise,” said Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Bombardier Board of Directors. “He is an engaging builder with a deep understanding of our organization and product portfolio as well as of the global business aircraft industry. He has enjoyed great success in his career through operational excellence, tight management of complex manufacturing processes and a personalized approach towards customers.”

Éric holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Laval University and is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

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