[Northern Light]

Does Josh Colle have anything on his resume that leads to being the CEO of an organization of 17,000 employees?

I would argue 'no'.

But as to his CV:

Past Chair TTC, and City Councillor

Former Sr. VP at Ernst & Young - Government and Public Sector practice where he did act as a Transit Consultant

Josh also worked for Pearson Airport (GTAA) as Government & Corporate Strategy Officer

 

[generalcanada]

I would argue 'no'.

But as to his CV:

Past Chair TTC, and City Councillor

Former Sr. VP at Ernst & Young - Government and Public Sector practice where he did act as a Transit Consultant

Josh also worked for Pearson Airport (GTAA) as Government & Corporate Strategy Officer

I mean its not like were going to get an actual ttc rider on the board

 

[Northern Light]

I mean its not like were going to get an actual ttc rider on the board

First, we're talking about filling the CEO's job, not a Board position.

Second, Councillor Saxe who is on the TTC Board is a regular rider, in addition to being a cyclist.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

I would argue 'no'.

But as to his CV:

Past Chair TTC, and City Councillor

Former Sr. VP at Ernst & Young - Government and Public Sector practice where he did act as a Transit Consultant

Josh also worked for Pearson Airport (GTAA) as Government & Corporate Strategy Officer

If I shall be blunt - did TTC materially improve during his tenure as chair?

AoD

 

[Northern Light]

If I shall be blunt - did TTC materially improve during his tenure as chair?

AoD

Well..........I might actually say yes............but then again that might be because Andy Byford was CEO when Colle became Chair and Byford was just hitting his stride; Byford remained CEO until Dec '17, Colle was Chair from from Dec '14 to Dec '18.

* Of course, Rick Leary was made Interim CEO under Colle's watch and given the permanent job under Colle's watch as well.

 

[Jonny5]

If I shall be blunt - did TTC materially improve during his tenure as chair?

AoD

Answer:

 

[turini2]

Hu fucking rah.
I'd be trying to steal Randy Clarke from WMATA personally - he's done an excellent job at turning the system around in the last few years.

 

[TTCdinosaur]

Answer:

Agreed, the fact that we are net down a rapid transit line on his watch is enough to turf the guy.

 

[DSCToronto]

I would argue 'no'.

But as to his CV:

Past Chair TTC, and City Councillor

Former Sr. VP at Ernst & Young - Government and Public Sector practice where he did act as a Transit Consultant

Josh also worked for Pearson Airport (GTAA) as Government & Corporate Strategy Officer

His Linked-In profile notes:

 

[Jonny5]

 

[APTA-2048]

Answer:

Paired with “I was also in charge of the Capital State of Good Repair program to address the replacement and upgrades of track, power, facilities and vehicles.” I can’t help but laugh.

 

[T3G]

Answer:

Agreed, the fact that we are net down a rapid transit line on his watch is enough to turf the guy.

The question was about Josh Colle, wasn't it? Not Leary?

 

[tmustudent9]

Maybe I’m being optimistic, but I hope the TTC poaches someone internationally. Or we get the return of Adam Giambrone.

 

[Richard White]

Maybe I’m being optimistic, but I hope the TTC poaches someone internationally. Or we get the return of Adam Giambrone.

That's my beef with the TTC.

They think local on the basis we are a world class city with world class people.

If the TTC wants to excel they need the best of the best, not the best available in the GTA.

 

[nfitz]

To elaborate, he hasn't actually started yet............he was hired to be the Chief Strategy and Customer Officer effective July 15, 2024.

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More poking and I've got two more keen observers also placing bets on Josh............... hmmmm. Would not be my first choice.

Wouldn't be my last choice either.

At least he actually lives in TO, and as far as I know uses transit at least some of the time.

And we know he isn't afraid of appearing and taking in public.

And he's well aware of the politics.