ATS Announces Doug Wright as Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

• Doug Wright has been appointed CEO of ATS Corporation, effective on or before January 14 2026, and will also join the Board of Directors.
• The appointment follows a board‑led comprehensive search and replaces interim CEO Ryan McLeod, who will resume his CFO role.
• Wright brings extensive senior leadership experience from Honeywell, United Technologies (Raytheon), Ingersoll Rand, and as former CEO of Indicor and Source Photonics, positioning him to drive organic growth, margin expansion, and strategic acquisitions.

Key Details

• Appointee: Doug Wright – new President & Chief Executive Officer; also appointed a member of the Board of Directors.
• Effective Date: On or before January 14 2026.
• Interim CEO Transition: Ryan McLeod will serve as interim CEO until Wright’s start date, after which McLeod returns to his role as Chief Financial Officer.
• Search Process: Conducted by ATS Board of Directors; comprehensive external search concluded with selection of Wright.
• Professional Background of Doug Wright:
• Most recent role – CEO of Indicor (diversified industrial solutions).
• Prior roles – President & CEO, Building Technologies at Honeywell International; President & CEO of Source Photonics; senior leadership positions at United Technologies Corporation (now Raytheon Technologies) and Ingersoll Rand.
• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech; MBA in International Business, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
• Board Statement: Michael Martino, Chair of the Board, highlighted Wright’s global experience, customer‑centric approach, and alignment with ATS’s business model and long‑term value drivers.
• CEO Quote: Doug Wright expressed enthusiasm for joining ATS, citing confidence in the company’s business model, leadership team, and differentiated technologies.

Notable Quotes

“We are very pleased to welcome Doug to ATS. His global experience, leadership discipline, and demonstrated success in driving both growth and operational excellence make him an ideal fit for the Company,” – Michael Martino, Chair of the ATS Board of Directors.

“I’ve been immensely impressed by what I’ve learned thus far about ATS Corporation and its businesses… I’m optimistic about where we can take ATS, and proud to be part of the journey,” – Doug Wright, incoming CEO.