Westport Fuel Systems appoints new CEO
By Jim Gibbins - 1st February 2019
Canada – Vancouver-based Westport Fuel Systems Inc has appointed David M Johnson as chief executive officer, effective immediately. This follows the retirement of Nancy S. Gougarty who is also stepping down from the Board of Directors. Ms Gougarty will support Westport Fuel Systems’ leadership team through a transition period.
Johnson joins Westport Fuel Systems having served ten years as president and chief executive officer of Achates Power. Prior to this he has held senior roles at Navistar, Ford and General Motors. Mr Johnson combines deep technical expertise with a decades-long career in international markets, during which time he successfully led and managed several global vehicle and engine development and commercialisation programmes. Johnson will also join the Westport Fuel Systems’ Board of Directors.
