BIOGRAPHY
Jean-Christophe (JC) Gallagher
I’m a senior aerospace executive with 25 years of global leadership experience, recognized for driving large-scale transformation across commercial, strategic, and operational functions.
Beyond aviation, I have a deep passion for photography, with a focus on capturing the people closest to me—my life partner and our children.
PROFILE
As CEO of Ontic, I lead a global organization dedicated to supporting a lifetime of flight by sustaining and advancing the critical systems that keep civil and military aircraft operating worldwide.
Prior to joining Ontic, I held a series of senior executive positions at Bombardier, where I led multi-billion-dollar businesses and global teams, contributing to the company’s strategic repositioning, commercial growth, and long-term value creation.
I am known for aligning performance with purpose—building high-performing, accountable organizations while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement. I bring a disciplined, forward-looking approach to growth, combining strategic clarity with operational excellence and execution at scale.
"What stood out most about JC was his alignment with Ontic’s strategy, values and long-term ambition. He brings enormous energy, global perspective, and a clear passion for this industry. He will be a strong champion for our customers, partners, and people."
Gareth Hall, Executive Chairman, Ontic
Experience
Chief Executive Officer, Ontic | 2026–
Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Defense, Bombardier | 2023–2025
Executive Vice President, Services, Support and Corporate Strategy, Bombardier | 2020–2023
Vice President and General Manager, Customer Experience, Bombardier | 2016–2020
Vice President, Strategy, Marketing and Innovation, Bombardier | 2013–2016
Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development, Bombardier | 2010–2013
Manager, Public Affairs and Social Responsibility, Bombardier | 2008–2010
Engineering Professional and Manager, Eng. Strategy, Bombardier | 2002–2008
EDUCATION
Baccalaureate, Mechanical Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal | 1998–2002
International Baccalaureate (IB), Le Petit Séminaire de Québec | 1996–1998
Private Pilot License, Transport Canada | 1996–1997
"PHOTOGRAPHY, FOR ME, HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SEARCH FOR BEAUTY.
THAT SEARCH DID NOT BEGIN WITH A CAMERA. IT HAS FOLLOWED ME THROUGHOUT MY LIFE—IN THE WORDS I HAVE WRITTEN, THE PLACES I HAVE TRAVELED, AND THE PEOPLE I HAVE KEPT CLOSE.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRAWN TO WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL—NOT IN THE CONVENTIONAL SENSE, BUT IN THE QUIET HARMONY THAT EMERGES WHEN SOMETHING FEELS TRUE, BALANCED, AND ALIVE.
THE CAMERA SIMPLY GAVE THAT INSTINCT A FORM."
JC GALLAGHER
