Metrolinx in Toronto has named Greg Percy president of GO Transit, effective Nov. 9. He succeeds Gary McNeil, who is retiring after 14 years in that post.

Percy has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation industry, working most recently as vice president, GO capital infrastructure. He began his career with Canadian Pacific Railway, taking on increasingly senior roles in marketing, operations, and other areas. He joined GO Transit in 2000 as director, rail services, and left for a short time for Giffels Associates Ltd. before returning as the agency’s vice president, operations.

For APTA, he serves on the Commuter Rail Committee and Commuter Rail CEOs Subcommittee.

GO Transit is part of Metrolinx, an agency of the Ontario government that coordinates all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

“I have had the opportunity to work alongside Greg for some years now and look forward to his leadership of GO Transit,” said Bruce McCuaig, Metrolinx president and chief executive officer. “I would also like to thank Gary McNeil for his many years of dedicated service to GO Transit and wish him well in his retirement.”