John Cotter

John Cotter is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in commercial management, product development, and engineering within the rail technologies sector. Currently serving as GM - Commercial Management - Americas at LB Foster Rail Technologies since May 2011, John has successfully led initiatives such as market segmentation and customer relationship building to drive sales in North and South America. Prior roles include Senior Global Product Manager and Research and Development Manager at LB Foster, where responsibilities encompassed product portfolio management and execution of NPD pipelines. John's background also includes significant positions at Kelsan Technologies, Portec Rail Group - UK, and Union Carbide, showcasing a strong track record in managing engineering teams, developing global strategies, and enhancing technology commercialization. John holds a Master’s in Business Administration from John Molson School of Business and a Bachelor’s in Applied Science from the University of Toronto.