Transdev has announced that W.C. Pihl has been appointed senior vice president of business development for Transdev North America. He has started working to expand the company’s portfolio during a time of rapidly growing mobility and client opportunities.
Pihl brings more than 25 years of experience in the transit industry to the Transdev North American team. His reputation for strong relationship management, high integrity, delivering on promises made, and a passion for passengers and employees has helped him find success in every position he’s held. Most recently, Pihl worked as vice president of business development for Ride Right. Prior to Ride Right, Pihl had a 14-year tenure with MV Transportation, where he finished his career there as executive vice president of business development
“W.C. has an intimate knowledge of all aspects of mobility reflected in his reputation around the industry. He is a perfect, natural fit for our team,” said Dick Alexander, executive vice president of business development and innovation at Transdev North America. “During a time of such fierce change in what we can offer our clients and what clients need to succeed in the 21st Century, we truly want the best and brightest by our side. W.C. was the perfect choice, and I cannot wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
Pihl, an Eagle Scout, was named in 2011 to Mass Transit’s “40 Under 40” list recognizing top achievers in the transit industry. He resides in Vacaville, California. with his wife and three sons. Pihl holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis.
