Mario Péloquin has been named president and CEO of VIA Rail Canada Inc. for a five-year term, effective June 12, 2023. Péloquin succeeds the rail provider’s Interim President and CEO Martin R. Landry.
“Mr. Péloquin brings considerable experience in the transportation and rail industry into his new role and is well suited to lead VIA Rail over the coming years,” said Canada Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra .
In a release detailing his appointment, the government of Canada noted Péloquin “possesses considerable executive-level experience, is an active member of his community and brings a wide array of knowledge and expertise to this position.”
He is currently executive vice president, major projects with Keolis Group and had previously served at engineering firms Aecon and SNC-Lavalin. He is also a former chief operating officer at Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The Ministry of Transport noted Péloquin’s appointment followed an open, transparent and merit-based selection process.
