~ Scott R. Mackie
to join Board of Directors ~
VANCOUVER, Sept. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Westport Fuel Systems
Inc. ("Westport Fuel Systems") (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT)
announced that Scott R. Mackie,
President of Qualitor Inc.'s International Brakes Industries
division—a leading diversified supplier of safety and wear parts
for the automotive aftermarket—has been appointed to the Board of
Directors of Westport Fuel Systems. In connection with this
appointment, Dr. Dezso J. Horvath,
one of Westport Fuel Systems' current directors, will step down
from the Board. Mr. Mackie's appointment and Dr. Horvath's
resignation are effective from today, September 26, 2016.
"Scott joins us at an important time in the evolution of our
company and his depth of experience in the automotive sector will
provide additional strength to our Board," said Dr. Warren Baker, Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Mackie joined Qualitor in April
2016 and most recently served as vice president of business
development and mergers and acquisitions for Navistar Inc. Prior to
that, he was president and CEO of Weld Racing, a global leader in
forged aluminum racing and street performance wheels. In addition,
during a 30-year career with General Motors he held several senior
executive leadership roles in North
America and Europe
including six years as general manager of ACDelco's global
operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical
engineering from General Motors Institute (Kettering) and a Master
of Business Administration from The University
of Chicago.
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Deszo for his
energy, commitment and contributions to Westport Fuel Systems over
the past 15 years," said Dr. Baker. "With his proven expertise,
global recognition in strategy development, and his leadership of
the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, he has made great
contributions to the company's success and growth. We wish him well
in his future endeavors."
About Westport Fuel Systems
Westport Fuel Systems engineers, manufactures and supplies the
world's most advanced alternative fuel systems and components. More
than that, we are fundamentally changing the way the world travels
the roads, rails and seas. Our innovative and cost-effective
solutions maintain performance while improving efficiency and
reducing emissions. Offering a variety of leading brands for
transportation and industrial applications, we serve customers in
over 70 countries, including some of the world's largest and
fastest growing markets. To learn more about our business, visit
westport.com.
SOURCE Westport Fuel Systems Inc.