ATS Corporation (TSX: ATS) (NYSE: ATS) (“ATS” or the “Company”) today announced that Doug Wright has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of its Board of Directors, commencing on or before January 14, 2026. Mr. Wright’s appointment follows a comprehensive search led by the company’ Board of Directors.
“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,” said Michael Martino, Chair of the company’s Board of Directors. “Doug’s customer-centric approach and commitment to continuous improvement align strongly with the ATS Businss Model and our long-term value drivers.”
Mr. Wright most recently served as CEO of Indicor, a diversified industrial solutions company known for its market-leading businesses that deliver specialized, mission-critical solutions to niche markets. Prior to this, he was the President and CEO, Building Technologies, at Honeywell International. He was also President and CEO of Source Photonics and has held numerous leadership roles with United Technologies Corporation (now Raytheon Technologies) and Ingersoll Rand.
Through his career, Mr. Wright has a track record of delivering organic growth, margin expansion, and growth through strategic, value-accretive acquisitions. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and an MBA in International Business from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
“I’ve been immensely impressed by what I’ve learned thus far about ATS Corporation and its businesses, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to see firsthand their world-class solutions and meet the global team,” shared Mr. Wright. “Having a solid foundation in the ATS Business Model, a strong senior leadership team, and a broad array of differentiated technologies and solutions, I’m optimistic about where we can take the company, and proud to be part of the journey.”
Ryan McLeod will continue to serve as interim CEO until Mr. Wright joins the company. At that point, Mr. McLeod will return to his position as Chief Financial Officer. Added Michael Martino, “We are thankful for Ryan’s leadership over the past six months, and his ability to drive positive results and strategic focus during this interim period.”
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