VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport Fuel Systems“) (TSX/Nasdaq:WPRT) today announced that Michael Willis has resigned as its Chief Financial Officer.
The Company has commenced a search process to identify a permanent replacement and will name a new Chief Financial Officer in due course. Mr. Willis will remain available to the Company to assist with the transition.
Jim MacCallum, Vice-President, Finance and Corporate Controller, has been named Acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. MacCallum has led the corporate accounting and treasury functions since joining Westport in 2014. Prior to that he held finance leadership roles at Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc., Absolute Software and Cisco Systems. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of British Columbia and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. MacCallum is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst.
“On behalf of the Company, I would like to thank Mike for his contribution to Westport Fuel Systems. We wish him well with his future endeavors,” said David Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Westport.
About Westport Fuel Systems
At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are inventors, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers of advanced clean fuel systems and components that can change the way the world moves. Our technology delivers performance, fuel efficiency and environmental benefits to address the challenges of global climate change and urban air quality. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands. At Westport Fuel Systems, we think ahead. For more information, visit www.wfsinc.com.
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