Gary R. Scott
President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

Gary R. Scott was appointed President of the newly integrated Bombardier Commercial Aircraft business unit on April 18, 2008. This new unit merges two previously independent units: Bombardier Regional Aircraft and New Commercial Aircraft Program. Mr. Scott first joined Bombardier on March 8, 2004 as President, New Commercial Aircraft Program. On February 17, 2006, he was appointed President, Aircraft Services and New Commercial Aircraft Program.

Mr. Scott is a senior aerospace executive with more than 30 years experience in the industry. Prior to joining Bombardier Aerospace, Mr. Scott was Group President, Civil Simulation and Training, at CAE, Inc., a world leader in commercial aviation training. He began his career with The Boeing Company in 1973, where he held several senior executive positions including President, FlightSafety Boeing Training International; Vice-President Business Strategy and Finance, Commercial Aviation Services; Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Boeing Enterprises; and Vice-President and General Manager for the 737/757 programs. In this last capacity, he led Boeing's largest single aisle commercial airplane division through the biggest production build-up in the company's history, including the launch of two major new programs, the 737 NG (Next Generation) and 757-300.

Born in Seattle, Washington, Mr. Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration at the University of Washington, his Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) at Seattle University, and he has completed the Executive Development Program, University of Illinois, as well as the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.