Ed Leigh

Ed Leigh is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry with significant experience in purchasing, materials management, and engineering. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Purchasing at PACCAR since June 2020, Ed oversees North American Indirect and Aftermarket Purchasing and Logistics. Prior roles include Director of Purchasing, where management of a $1B spend for stamping and fabrication commodities was a key responsibility, and Assistant Plant Manager at Peterbilt Motors Company, supervising a workforce of 800 in heavy-duty commercial vehicle manufacturing. Ed's career spans various leadership positions at PACCAR and Peterbilt, complemented by an MBA from SMU Cox School of Business and a BSME from Texas A&M University.