President and Chief Operating Officer of Bombardier Transport, he loves challenges and has held a variety of senior management positions in many fields. In particular, his stint at the Montreal Exchange, during which he developed many innovations that earned him a reputation as a visionary, bold and dynamic businessman. Recognized for his skills as an administrator, he is also asked to sit on various committees and boards of directors, including the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Business Advisory Council.