Biography

Mr. Robertson has over 30 years of operational and senior leadership experience in the global manufacturing sector, including 13 years as the Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Dennis Limited (“ADL”), which was purchased by NFI in May 2019. During his tenure, Mr. Robertson transformed ADL into a UK market leader as well as the global leader for double deck buses. He also led ADL’s entry to zero-emission transportation and evolution to becoming a technology leader. Mr. Robertson previously held executive leadership roles with Cummins, Case, and Terex Corporation. In 2019, Mr. Robertson was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to exports and to the bus and coach manufacturing sector. He was also appointed Chair of Entrepreneurial Scotland in 2018. Other accolades received include Director of the Year from the UK-based Institute of Directors, as well as the EY award for Entrepreneurship and Outstanding Achievement. Mr. Robertson holds qualifications in Mechanical and Production Engineering, and studied at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University