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\u00a9 Reuters. Blue Bird (BLBD) names Britton Smith as company president<\/span>
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Electric and low-emission school bus company, Blue Bird (NASDAQ:) announced Friday that the automaker has appointed Britton Smith to president, effective July 1, 2023. Phil Horlock, Blue Bird president and CEO, will continue to hold the role of CEO after Smith\u2019s appointment takes effect.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder Britton\u2019s leadership, we have significantly expanded our market-leading position in electric school bus transportation,\u201d said Phil Horlock, president and CEO, Blue Bird Corporation. \u201cAs school districts across North America accelerate the transition to electric school bus fleets, zero-emission vehicles represent the most dynamic growth opportunity for Blue Bird for years to come. As president, Britton will focus his broad industry experience and leadership capabilities on Blue Bird\u2019s entire portfolio of zero- and low-emission school buses. Our Blue Bird team, together with the best dealer network in the business, will continue to advance clean student transportation and shape the future of our industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smith joined Blue Bird in March 2022 as Senior Vice President of Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer. The appointment of Smith to President recognizes the increasing importance of electrification to Blue Bird\u2019s growth strategy.<\/p>\n

Shares of BLBD are up 3.53% in afternoon trading on Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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