Chris Stoddart

Chris joined New Flyer in 2007 and is responsible for leading the development and execution of operational strategy and performance for the New Flyer transit bus and ARBOC businesses within NFI, including Sales and Marketing, Supply Management, Materials, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Customer Service. Safety, working capital management, cost performance, and resource management are also key areas of responsibility. Prior to this role, Chris served as Senior Vice President, Engineering and Customer Service, overseeing New Product Development, Production Engineering, Sustainable Transportation, and Customer Service. Prior to New Flyer, Chris was Vice-President of Engineering at National Steel Car in the freight rail industry and spent nine years with General Motors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) specializing in Automotive Engineering Design from Kettering University, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Chris is a board member for CALSTART, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth of clean transportation technologies, and is an accredited Professional Engineer.