GO Transit CEO and leadership

Ron Baird is a Chief, Rail Fleet Maintenance at GO Transit and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has worked as Superintendent Eglinton Garage - Bus Maintenance at Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Superintendent, Special Projects - Bus Maintenance at Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); and District Service Manager, Field Service at Sterling Truck Corporation. Ron attended University of Toronto between 1985 and 1990.

Operations Executive - \'Mastermind - Enabler and Architect of sustainable change.\'

Tenacious, resilient and process-driven senior business leader, fearless in taking calculated risks to radically reshape company operations to stimulate profit and strengthen performance. Direct and succinct communicator, initiates accountability, collaborative and flexible leader, defines the boundaries and encourages career and personal development.

“I am not a big fan of consultants, but you are not in the same mold as others I have worked with. You actually are here to help and that is the difference. I can tell you have been here and done this. I would work with you any time any place. Thanks for your help.”

Bob Johannessen

Vice-President Manufacturing

Konstant Products, Quincy, Illinois

Specialties: Executive Leadership

Operations Management

Manufacturing Management

Maintenance Management

Turnaround Management

Mergers and Acquisitions

Engineering Management

Project Management

Change Management

Labour Relations

Procurement

Quality Assurance