Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) appointed Jeanne Boillet to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026. The appointment adds deep expertise in audit, governance, and technology-enabled transformation to the company’s leadership team.

Boillet recently retired from EY after a career spanning France and Switzerland. She served as Lead Audit Partner for prominent companies in the CAC 40 and the Swiss Market Index (SMI).

Governance and Technology Expertise

Boillet held leadership roles at national, regional, and global levels within EY. As part of the Global Assurance Executive Leadership Team and Global Account Committee, she helped shape strategy and drive innovation.

From 2015 to 2020, she led EY Global Assurance’s innovation agenda. This role involved advancing the adoption of analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies while overseeing the integration of AI into audit platforms.

Most recently, Boillet led EY’s global community of audit partners serving the firm’s 35 largest clients worldwide. In this capacity, she helped define strategic priorities and strengthen the profession’s value proposition for boards, investors, and stakeholders.

Strategic Alignment

Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board at Bombardier, highlighted Boillet’s international perspective and understanding of complex businesses. He noted that her experience in stakeholder engagement will support Bombardier’s strategy and leadership position in business aviation.

Boillet expressed honor in joining the board during a period of transformation for Bombardier. She cited the company’s strong competitive position and ambitious vision as key factors in her decision to join.

Professional Background

A Certified Public Accountant in both France and Switzerland, Boillet holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from ESSEC Business School. She has completed the EY Sustainable Finance Programme at INSEAD and the EY Journey to the Boardroom Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education.

She is a recognized thought leader who has authored articles on the future of audit, emerging technologies, and corporate governance.

President Donald Trump said Monday that Bombardier Inc. (OTC: BDRBF) should no longer sell aircraft in the United States, accusing the Canadian maker of profiting from US buyers while Canada blocks American firms.

Trump stated that more than half of Bombardier’s revenue comes from American buyers, companies, airports, and service. He claimed the company used the US market as a “piggybank” while Canada blocked General Dynamics Corp (NYSE: GD)-backed Gulfstream Aerospace from doing business there.

‘That Era Is Over’

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES.” He added that if Canada wants access to the US market, it must build there.

The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on how Trump would enforce the action or how it plans to block deliveries of Bombardier aircraft that already hold Federal Aviation Administration approval.

The dispute follows Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion of US goods, which took effect Tuesday.

Bombardier Points to Its Deep US Roots

Bombardier said its aircraft support tens of thousands of US jobs across more than 20 states. The company has a supply chain of roughly 2,800 American companies spanning 47 states and spends more than $2.5 billion annually with suppliers.

The company noted its Global 8000 wings are built in Red Oak, Texas, and flight control components come from its Los Angeles-area facility. A new service center is set to open later this year in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) contacted the Trump administration to stress Bombardier’s importance to Wichita, Kansas. The city is home to more than a thousand Bombardier employees who contribute to defense and aerospace capabilities.

Financial Performance

For the second quarter of 2026, Bombardier’s revenues grew 6% year-over-year to $2.15 billion.

Dispute Over Gulfstream Certification

In January, Trump said he would revoke certification for Canadian-made aircraft and threatened a 50% tariff on Bombardier jets until Canada certified US-made Gulfstream jets. Canadian authorities certified the General Dynamics-backed jets a month later.

Shares closed 3.39% higher on Friday at $228. Canadian markets were closed on Monday for Labor Day.

What the Numbers Show

Bombardier’s claim of deep US integration is supported by its financial reliance on the market. With more than half of its revenue coming from American buyers, the company’s $2.15 billion Q2 revenue figure underscores the scale of exposure to potential US sales restrictions.