Rick Leary

Rick Leary
Chief Executive Officer of the
Toronto Transit Commission
In office
c. July 2018 – August 30, 2024
Preceded byAndy Byford
Succeeded byBruce Macgregor (Acting CEO)
In office
December 17, 2017 – c. July 2018
Personal details
Born1963 (age 60–61)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Citizenship
  • United States
  • Canada
EducationNortheastern University (BBA, MPA)

Richard J. Leary is an American-Canadian transportation executive who was chief executive officer (CEO) of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) between 2017 and 2024. Leary became interim CEO in 2017 and took over the role permanently in 2018; he resigned in August 2024. Leary was previously general manager of York Region Transit and held senior roles with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).