Rick Leary

Richard J. Leary is an American-Canadian transportation executive who has been the general manager of Transit Services (OC Transpo) for the City of Ottawa since March 2026. Leary was previously chief executive officer (CEO) of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) between 2017 and 2024, general manager of York Region Transit and held senior roles with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

Personal life and education Richard J. Leary His father was a streetcar operator for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He graduated from Northeastern University with a BBA and an MPA. As well, he completed a graduate program from Harvard University in Administration and Management.

In August 2019, Leary became a Canadian citizen.

York Regional Transit In 2009, Leary moved to Canada to become the general manager of York Region Transit in Ontario.

Toronto Transit Commission In 2014, Leary was hired as the chief service officer of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) by then-CEO Andy Byford. improving the quality of service.

In December 2017, Leary was made the interim CEO of the TTC, when his predecessor, Andy Byford left to head the New York City Transit Authority. In July 2018, Leary's interim position was made permanent, following an international search.

On June 20, 2024, Leary announced that he would step down from his position as CEO of the TTC at the end of August. Deputy CEO Bruce Macgregor acted as CEO until former Metrolinx executive Gregory W. Percy was named interim CEO while a replacement is sought.

OC Transpo In March 2026, Leary was selected by the City of Ottawa to be the General Manager of Transit Services (OC Transpo). He replaced interim General Manager Troy Charter who had held the position since the resignation of former General Manager Renée Amilcar in July 2025.