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

Éric Martel joins Bombardier from Hydro-Québec, where he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2015. With revenues of approximately $10 billion (USD), Hydro-Québec is one of the largest producers of hydroelectricity in the world. Prior to joining Hydro-Québec, Éric Martel 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.

“Eric 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. He is an engaging builder with a deep understanding of our organization and product portfolio as well as of the global business aircraft industry,” said Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Bombardier Board of Directors.

Éric Martel holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Laval University and is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. In addition to his past experience with Bombardier, he has held leadership positions at Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, Procter & Gamble, and Kraft Foods. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership and chairs the Energy Community of the World Economic Forum (Davos).

“I am very excited and honored to be able to rejoin Bombardier as it begins an exciting new chapter. I have always been passionate about Bombardier, its employees, and products, and I look forward to building a highly successful, agile and focused company, capable of providing unmatched service to customers, world-class opportunities to employees and creating value for our shareholders”, stated Éric Martel.

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