Andy Byford, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission | May 13, 2013

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Andy Byford, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on Next Steps: TTC's 5 Year Plan Andy Byford was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission in March, 2012. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the largest transit agency in Canada, and the third largest in North America, carrying over 500 million riders on an annual basis. Andy joined the TTC as Chief Operating Officer in November, 2011 and was responsible for the delivery of safe, punctual, reliable bus, streetcar, subway and Wheel Trans services. From 2009 to 2011, as Chief Operating Officer of Rail Corporation, Sydney, Australia, Mr. Byford was responsible for delivery of service to a million customers a day on Australia's largest transit network. From 2003 to 2009, Mr. Byford held the positions of Operations Director and Operations and Safety Director with Southern Railway and South Eastern Transit Limited, UK During his tenure with London Underground from 1989 to 2003, he held a variety of managerial positions including Station Manager, Kings Cross and General Manager Customer Service for three of the busiest subway lines. Mr. Byford graduated from the University of London with a Diploma and Certificate in Transport. He holds a B.A. degree in French and German from the University of Leicester. Mr. Byford is a member of the University Club of Toronto, the Institute of Railway Operators and the Institute of Transport and Logistics. He is married and lives in Toronto. Speaker: Andy Byford, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*