Wrightbus has continued its appointments at a senior level by naming Christian Reynolds as Group Chief Operating Officer.
Mr Reynolds is a longstanding member of the automotive sector and joins from car builder Lotus. His CV also includes ZF, Tesla and TWR, and posts in Australia and the United States.
With Wrightbus, he will split his time between plants in Ballymena and Bicester to support the manufacturer’s ongoing strategy that includes significant international growth aspirations. He joined the business in April.
Speaking about the appointment of Mr Reynolds, Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales says: “We have all been impressed by Christian’s enthusiasm and dedication to the role since he started with us.
“His experience in the bus and automotive world is right up there, but what is extra special is that Wrightbus can attract people of this calibre to our business. Our name is synonymous with zero-emission transport and market leadership, and the message is spreading around the world.”
Mr Reynolds describes the Wrightbus vision as “deeply engaging,” adding that the decision to join continues his involvement in projects and businesses “with both clear purpose and products that solve real world issues.”
He continues: “The Wrightbus team has demonstrated its commitment to building scale and efficiency across its end-to-end manufacturing operations, from new vehicle production to its innovative repower programme – converting mid-life diesel buses to electric.
“Along with comprehensive refurbishment and repair services, the commitment to consistent improvement is contagious.
“With a clear focus on manufacturing excellence, the powertrain portfolio – including combustion, hydrogen and electric – ensures adaptable solutions that meet evolving customer needs.”
