Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced the appointment of David M. Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Nancy S. Gougarty has decided to retire as Westport's Chief Executive Officer and is stepping down from the Board of Directors. Ms. Gougarty will support Westport Fuel Systems' leadership team through a transition period.

Mr. Johnson will join Westport Fuel Systems having served for ten years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Achates Power. Prior to his most recent role, Mr. Johnson served in a variety of roles with some of the world's leading automotive companies including 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 commercialization programs. During Ms. Gougarty's tenure as CEO she successfully led the integration of the merger of Westport Innovations Inc. and Fuel Systems Solutions Inc. into the combined Westport Fuel Systems Inc., led the commercial launch of HPDI 2.0TM, and improved the company's operations.

In addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Johnson will join the Westport Fuel Systems' Board of Directors.