Leading Executives in Bus Companies
André Schwämmlein
Chief Executive Officer (CEO). , Flix SE
Co‑founder who scaled Flix into a global long‑distance bus leader (FlixBus, Greyhound, FlixTrain) and continues to expand internationally and reorganize top management for growth.
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Kai (Kadir) Boysan
Chief Executive Officer, Flix North America. , Flix North America (FlixBus & Greyhound)
Leads the integration and modernization of Greyhound and FlixBus across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; public face of network growth and service upgrades in North America.
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Graham Sutherland
Chief Executive Officer. , FirstGroup plc (First Bus)
Driving FirstGroup’s push back into London buses and open‑access rail while streamlining the UK portfolio; known for the 2025 acquisition of RATP Dev’s London bus unit under First Bus London.
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Claire Miles
Chief Executive Officer. , Stagecoach Group
Brought in to accelerate Stagecoach’s UK‑focused growth as a private company; visible champion of frontline excellence and the operator’s EV transition.
Miguel Ángel Parras
Group Chief Executive Officer. , The Go‑Ahead Group
Appointed in 2023 to lead the UK’s major bus operator (London & regional) under private ownership; continuing the “Next Billion Journeys” strategy and international expansion.
Marie‑Ange Debon
Chairwoman & Group Chief Executive Officer. , Keolis Group
Veteran infrastructure executive overseeing one of the world’s largest multimodal operators, with extensive bus operations across Europe, North America, and Australia.
Thierry Mallet
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. , Transdev Group
At the helm since 2016, steering Transdev’s global bus and BRT operations and the integration of new businesses while growing zero‑emission fleets worldwide.
Laura Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer, Transdev U.S. , Transdev U.S.
Leads the largest private‑sector transit contractor in the U.S., serving 400+ communities with bus, paratransit and rail; noted industry voice on workforce and innovation.
Hiba Farès
Chairwoman of the Executive Board (CEO). , RATP Dev
Heads RATP Dev’s Executive Board, guiding international bus, tram and metro operations and portfolio shifts (e.g., divestment of London buses to refocus on rail).
Matt Booterbaugh
Chief Executive Officer. , RATP Dev USA
Promoted to CEO in 2024 to expand RATP Dev’s U.S. bus and streetcar footprint, including large Florida and Quebec contract wins.
Cheng Siak Kian
Managing Director / Group Chief Executive Officer. , ComfortDelGro Corporation
Leads one of the world’s largest land transport groups (SBS Transit, CDC in Australia, UK & Ireland buses), with active bus electrification programs.
Paul Soubry
President & Chief Executive Officer. , NFI Group (New Flyer, MCI, Alexander Dennis, ARBOC)
Long‑standing CEO who built NFI into North America’s bus manufacturing leader and a major player in zero‑emission transit.
Paul Davies
President & Managing Director. , Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL)
Oversees ADL’s global business and the rollout of next‑gen electric double‑deckers, including new North American manufacturing in Las Vegas.
Derek Maunus
President & Chief Executive Officer. , GILLIG LLC
Leads America’s largest heavy‑duty transit bus builder; expanded EV engineering capacity and advanced U.S. manufacturing partnerships.
John Wyskiel
President & Chief Executive Officer. , Blue Bird Corporation
Took the helm in February 2025 at the school‑bus market leader in electric and low‑emission buses, succeeding long‑time CEO Phil Horlock.
Marc Bédard
Chief Executive Officer & Founder. , The Lion Electric Company
Founder‑CEO behind North America’s early move into purpose‑built electric school buses and trucks; continues to steer the brand through market headwinds.
Rolf‑Jan Zweep
Chief Executive Officer. , VDL Bus & Coach
Guides VDL’s European e‑bus strategy, including opening one of Europe’s most modern electric‑bus plants (Roeselare) and scaling the new Citea platform.
Okan Baş
Chief Executive Officer. , Karsan
Driving Karsan’s rapid growth in electric mini/midibuses (e‑JEST, e‑ATAK) and European market leadership ambitions with targeted 2025 expansion.
Jean‑Marc Gales
Chief Executive Officer. , Wrightbus
Oversees record production and export growth of zero‑emission buses, notably hydrogen Hydroliner fleets and a new European service hub.
Gene Kowalczewski
Chief Executive Officer. , Student Transportation of America (STA)
Succeeded Patrick Vaughan in 2024; leading the No. 2 U.S. student‑transport provider with acquisitive growth and fleet electrification initiatives.
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