Finning nominates two new directors, further strengthening Board’s diversity
28 Février 2022 - 11:05PM
Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT) (“Finning” or the “Company”
or “we”, “our” or “us”) today announced that Nancy Tower and Manjit
Sharma have been nominated to stand for election to the Company’s
Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting to be held on May 10,
2022.
Nancy Tower has over 30 years of industry and board experience,
including senior executive positions at Emera Inc. and its
subsidiaries, including Nova Scotia Power Inc. Ms. Tower most
recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tampa
Electric Company, a regulated electric utility company and a
subsidiary of Emera Inc. Ms. Tower serves on the board of AltaGas
Ltd., a leading North American energy infrastructure company. She
was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in
2011. Ms. Tower holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie
University and is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant.
Manjit Sharma brings over 30 years of cross-functional
experience in various industries. She most recently served as Chief
Financial Officer of WSP Canada Inc., a world leading professional
services consulting firm. Prior to joining WSP, Ms. Sharma spent 20
years with General Electric Canada in progressively senior
positions, including Chief Financial Officer. In 2019, she was
recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Ms.
Sharma serves on the board of Vermilion Energy Inc., an
international oil and gas producer, and on the board of Export
Development Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from
the University of Toronto and is a Fellow Chartered Professional
Accountant.
“We are pleased to nominate Nancy Tower and Manjit Sharma to our
Board of Directors and look forward to benefitting from their
extensive business experience, proven leadership, and valuable
insight,” said Harold Kvisle, Chairman of the Board.
In addition, Kathleen O’Neill has advised of her intention to
retire from the Company’s Board of Directors and, accordingly, not
to stand for re-election at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Ms.
O’Neill has served on our Board since 2007. During her tenure, she
served on several committees, including as Chair and a financial
expert of the Audit Committee. “On behalf of the Board of
Directors, we would like to thank Kathleen for her leadership and
exemplary service during her 15 years with Finning,” said Mr.
Kvisle.
About FinningFinning International is the
world’s largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service to
customers for nearly 90 years. Headquartered in Surrey, British
Columbia, we provide Caterpillar equipment, parts, services, and
performance solutions in Western Canada, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia,
the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
Contact Information:Amanda HobsonSenior Vice
President, Investor Relations and Treasury(604)
331-4865amanda.hobson@finning.com www.finning.com
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