Ron Aitken

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Ron Aitken

Vice President of Transit & Rail Systems, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., Canada

Ron Aitken is a dedicated professional who has over 30 successful years in delivering transit projects throughout the world. Mr. Aitken has had a balanced career with periods spent in Engineering, Vehicle Manufacturing, Project Management, Project Development, Sales, Public Owner and Transit System Operations and Maintenance. Mr. Aitken has had varying roles in his career including being the Project Director on some of the largest automated driverless transit system projects in the world including projects in Taiwan, Malaysia, the USA, and Canada. Mr. Aitken has also had executive oversight for monorail, light rail, and people-mover projects that have employed different procurement models including the Public Private Partnerships.

Mr. Aitken has a strong background in all elements of transit system delivery with many different technologies. He strives for success and has the ability to lead teams to their highest standards. He has extensive transit experience, focuses on safety, quality and schedule and has a demonstrated ability to delivery projects in accordance with contracted requirements.