WSP USA Adds to Mobility Operations Team
Christopher Body has been named a VP and sr. business development director for mobility operations.
Christopher Body has been named a VP and sr. business development director for mobility operations at WSP USA.
In his new role for the firm, Body will be involved in the development and pursuit of tolling, traffic management center, transit, rail, and other programs in North America for WSP’s mobility operations business line. He will collaborate with other WSP business sectors, as well as with regional and national leadership, to position the firm as a preferred and trusted choice for transportation projects.
Body arrives at WSP after 16 years with an international supplier of intelligent toll collection systems, most recently as its VP, sales, for the Northeast region. He previously served as its VP, business development. His career extends more than 30 years and includes experience with sales and marketing for transportation management and data collection systems with two U.S.-based firms. He also served as a sr. staff engineer, international liaison, and the director of operations for the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.
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