Cespira Appoints Carlos Gonzalez as President and CEO

Company Announcement - Westport Fuel Systems Inc announces the appointment of Carlos Gonzalez as President and CEO of Cespira, its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) joint venture with Volvo Group, effective April 1, 2025 [1] - Carlos Gonzalez succeeds Dan Sceli, CEO of Westport, who held the position on an interim basis since the joint venture transaction closed in June 2024 [1] - Dan Sceli will continue to serve on Cespira's board [1] Leadership and Expertise - Carlos Gonzalez brings over 24 years of experience in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry across Europe [3] - He spent the last 12 years at ZF Group, a global technology leader in advanced mobility solutions, where he served as Vice President and Global Key Account Executive for the TRATON Group [3] - His career includes significant tenures at General Dynamics ELS, Continental AG, and Lear Corporation [3] - Carlos holds engineering degrees from Universitat Rovira i Virgili and Universidad Europea de Madrid, and executive training from Duke University (MBA), Insead Business School (HILP), and IESE Business School (PADE) [4] Strategic Vision - Carlos Gonzalez's leadership and expertise in business development and supply chain management are expected to drive Cespira's growth and success [2] - His passion for sustainability and innovation aligns with Westport's commitment to delivering transformative solutions for hard-to-decarbonize transportation applications [2] - Carlos aims to focus on customer satisfaction, environmental sustainability, and fleet efficiency to meet the evolving needs of the industry [2] Company Overview - Westport Fuel Systems is a leading supplier of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for clean, low-carbon fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and hydrogen to the global transportation industry [5] - The company's technology delivers the performance and fuel efficiency required by transportation applications while addressing climate change and urban air quality challenges [5] - Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Westport operates in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, serving customers in over 70 countries [5]