Phil Horlock

Philip Horlock is an independent member of our board of directors. Mr. Horlock has served as a director of Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) since February 24, 2015, and as CEO since May 14, 2023. Mr. Horlock served as President and CEO of Blue Bird from February 24, 2015 to October 31, 2021. Subsequently, Mr. Horlock served as a Senior Advisor to Blue Bird until December 31, 2021, at which time Mr. Horlock became a consultant to the Company, serving until he was appointed President and CEO in May 2023. Mr. Horlock served as School Bus Holdings’ President and CEO from April 2011 to October 31, 2021. Mr. Horlock served as School Bus Holdings’ CFO and Chief Administrative Officer from January 2010 until April 2011. Before joining School Bus Holdings, Mr. Horlock spent over 30 years with Ford Motor Company, where he held senior executive positions in Finance and Operations worldwide. His last three positions with Ford were Chairman & CEO of Ford Motor Land Development, Controller of Corporate Finance, and CFO Ford Asia Pacific & Africa. While at Ford, Mr. Horlock served on the Advisory Board of Mazda Motor Corporation and also previously served as a director of LoJack Corporation. Mr. Horlock holds a B.S. degree in Psychology and Mathematics from Sheffield University in England. He also completed the Ford Executive Development Program (Capstone) through the University of Michigan.