CAMBRIDGE, ON, Nov. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - ATS Automation Tooling
Systems Inc. (TSX: ATA) ("ATS" or the "Company") is pleased to
announce the appointment of Ryan
McLeod as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 24, 2020. Mr. McLeod has served as the
Company's Interim CFO since June 26,
2020. He reports to ATS' CEO, Andrew
Hider, and serves on the Company's executive leadership
team.
"Over the past six months, we led a thorough global search for a
CFO and based on his deep understanding of ATS and our markets,
proven financial expertise and strong leadership qualities, Ryan
was the natural choice to fill this important role on a permanent
basis," said Andrew Hider, CEO. "We
look forward to his ongoing contributions to ATS' value-creation
strategy."
Mr. McLeod joined ATS in 2007 as Manager of Reporting and
Compliance, became Director of Finance in 2010, and assumed the
role of Vice President and Corporate Controller in 2014. Prior to
ATS, he served in a finance management role at CIBC Mellon and
began his career at Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. McLeod holds the
designations of Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered
Accountant.
About ATS
ATS is an industry-leading automation
solutions provider to many of the world's most successful
companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global
capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation
products and value-added services, including pre-automation and
after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing
automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in
markets such as life sciences, chemicals, consumer products,
electronics, food, beverage, transportation, energy, and oil and
gas. Founded in 1978, ATS employs approximately 4,200 people at 20
manufacturing facilities and over 50 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast
Asia and China. The
Company's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol ATA. Visit the Company's website at
www.atsautomation.com.
SOURCE ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.