Wrightbus CEO

Early day motion 2413, tabled 2 December 2025 by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice). Signed by 4 members.

That this House congratulates Wrightbus on the appointment of Axel J. Maschka as its new Chief Executive; notes the company’s plans for global expansion and the creation of new jobs in Ballymena and Malaysia; recognises its leadership in zero-emission transport, including hydrogen, electric and repowered buses; further notes its work to strengthen supply-chain resilience and after-sales support; commends its continued contribution to clean transport, innovation and regional employment; and calls upon the Government to dissipate unfair Chinese competition in the bus sector.

Signatures by party: DUP 2, Traditional Unionist Voice 1, UUP 1.