David Johnson - Westport Fuel CEO, Director

WPRT Stock  USD 4.50  0.04  0.90%   

CEO

Mr. David M. Johnson is Chief Executive Officer, Director of the company. Mr. Johnson was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2019 and is a member of the Westport Fuel Systems Board of Directors. Mr. Johnson is an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience leading engine and vehicle development for automotive and commercial vehicle industries around the world. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Johnson served for ten years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Achates Power Inc. leading technical, commercial and corporate development to establish the organization as a leading developer of opposedpiston engines. Mr. Johnsons distinguished career began in 1990 with Ford Motor Company in Truck Powertrain Planning. He subsequently held a variety of roles in engineering, product planning, program management, and strategic development with increasing responsibility. Since then Mr. Johnson has served in a variety of roles with leading automotive companies including senior roles at Navistar and General Motors since 2019.
Age 57
Tenure 5 years
Professional MarksMBA
Address 1691 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6P 6G2
Phone604 718 2000
Webhttps://wfsinc.com
Johnson combines deep technical expertise with a decadeslong career in international markets. He earned a MBA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.

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Westport Fuel Management Efficiency

The company has return on total asset (ROA) of (0.0652) % which means that it has lost $0.0652 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of (0.1993) %, meaning that it created substantial loss on money invested by shareholders. Westport Fuel's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Westport Fuel manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Tangible Assets is likely to drop to -0.15 in 2024. Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop to -0.22 in 2024. Non Current Liabilities Other is likely to gain to about 5.6 M in 2024, whereas Total Current Liabilities is likely to drop slightly above 68.1 M in 2024.
Westport Fuel Systems currently holds 82.83 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.35, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Westport Fuel Systems has a current ratio of 2.32, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Westport Fuel's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

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Westport Fuel Systems Inc. engages in the engineering, manufacturing, and supplying alternative fuel systems and components for use in transportation applications worldwide. Westport Fuel Systems Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Westport Fuel operates under Auto Parts classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 1797 people. Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 1691 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6P 6G2 and employs 1,715 people. Westport Fuel is listed under Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment category by Fama And French industry classification.

Management Performance

Westport Fuel Systems Leadership Team

Elected by the shareholders, the Westport Fuel's board of directors comprises two types of representatives: Westport Fuel inside directors who are chosen from within the company, and outside directors, selected externally and held independent of Westport. The board's role is to monitor Westport Fuel's management team and ensure that shareholders' interests are well served. Westport Fuel's inside directors are responsible for reviewing and approving budgets prepared by upper management to implement core corporate initiatives and projects. On the other hand, Westport Fuel's outside directors are responsible for providing unbiased perspectives on the board's policies.
Fabien Redon, CTO Development
Marco Seimandi, VP Marketing
Rohan Athaide, Compliance Assurance
Solomon Samuel, VP HR
William Larkin, Chief Officer
Tim Smith, Ex Staff
Maurizio Grando, Executive Group
Jeremy Chan, Associate Secretary
Frank Spiniello, VicePresident Operations
Richard Orazietti, Chief Officer
Nicola Cosciani, Ex Operations
David Johnson, CEO, Director
Ashley Nuell, Senior Relations
Melih Ogmen, Chief Technologies
Daniel Sceli, CEO Director
Bart Aerle, Executive OEM
Lance Follett, Chief Development

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