Element Announces Executive Transition: Celebrating the Leadership of Frank Ruperto and Welcoming Heath Valkenburg as New CFO
Element Announces Executive Transition: Celebrating the Leadership of Frank Ruperto and Welcoming Heath Valkenburg as New CFO
TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) ("Element" or the "Company"), the largest publicly traded, pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, today announced that it has appointed Heath Valkenburg, Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer, as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 28, 2025. Mr. Valkenburg will succeed current EVP and CFO, Frank Ruperto, who recently informed the Company of his intention to retire, marking the end of a distinguished and successful career. Mr. Ruperto will remain with the Company until March 28, 2025, to ensure a seamless transition.
多伦多,2024年9月3日(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)——全球最大的上市纯粹汽车车队管理公司元素车队管理公司(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:EFN)(“Element” 或 “公司”)今天宣布,已任命高级副总裁、财务主管希思·法尔肯伯格为新任执行副总裁兼首席财务官,自2025年3月28日起生效。法尔肯堡先生将接替现任执行副总裁兼首席财务官弗兰克·鲁珀托。弗兰克·鲁珀托最近告知公司,他打算退休,这标志着他杰出而成功的职业生涯的终结。鲁珀托先生将在公司工作至2025年3月28日,以确保无缝过渡。
"I want to thank Frank for his friendship, leadership, and many contributions to Element," said Laura Dottori-Attanasio, CEO. "Frank has played an instrumental role in driving Element's strong performance and has significantly contributed to our financial stability and the development of strong teams with deep expertise. During his transition period, we will continue to benefit from his focus on our clients and deep knowledge of our business."
首席执行官劳拉·多托里-阿塔纳西奥说:“我要感谢弗兰克的友谊、领导能力和对元素的许多贡献。”“弗兰克在推动Element的强劲表现方面发挥了重要作用,并为我们的财务稳定和具有深厚专业知识的强大团队的发展做出了重大贡献。在他的过渡期间,我们将继续受益于他对客户的关注以及对我们业务的深刻了解。”
Mr. Ruperto's tenure at Element has been characterized by strong leadership, important achievements, and a deep commitment to the Company's clients. His vision and financial acumen have elevated the business, positioning Element for continued success.
Ruperto 先生在 Element 的任期以强大的领导力、重要成就和对公司客户的坚定承诺为特征。他的远见卓识和财务敏锐度提升了业务水平,为Element的持续成功奠定了基础。
"It has truly been an honor and a privilege to serve as Element's CFO and deliver on our Purpose to Move the world through intelligent mobility. I have been fortunate to work for a great company with amazing people, and I am proud of the significant impact we have made on elevating our business, as well as successfully driving our strong performance and unlocking considerable shareholder value over the years. I am confident that Element has a long runway of profitable growth ahead led by the best team in the industry."
“能够担任 Element 的首席财务官并实现我们通过智能出行推动世界发展的目标,确实是一种荣幸和荣幸。我很幸运能在一家拥有出色人才的优秀公司工作,我为我们多年来在提升业务以及成功推动强劲业绩和释放可观的股东价值方面所产生的重大影响感到自豪。我相信,在业内最好的团队的带领下,Element的盈利增长还有很长的路要走。”
Mr. Valkenburg is a Chartered Accountant who brings over 19 years of finance experience and industry knowledge to the role, holding senior positions at KPMG and GE Capital, before beginning his long tenure of progressively senior roles at Element. Mr. Valkenburg was the CFO of the Company's Australian and New Zealand operations, a position he held for almost four years, until his relocation to Toronto in 2023 to take on the role of Treasurer, with responsibility for Treasury, Credit Risk, and Investor Relations.
Valkenburg 先生是一名特许会计师,拥有超过 19 年的财务经验和行业知识,曾在毕马威会计师事务所和通用电气资本担任高级职位,之后开始在 Element 担任高级职位的长期任期。Valkenburg先生曾担任公司澳大利亚和新西兰业务的首席财务官,他在该职位上工作了将近四年,直到2023年他移居多伦多担任财务主管,负责财务、信用风险和投资者关系。
"As we look to the future, I am thrilled to have Heath Valkenburg succeed Frank as CFO. Heath has been a key leader and his promotion from Treasurer is a testament to our strong talent bench and thoughtful succession planning. I am confident that he is the right leader to take on this important role and continue to deliver on our Purpose, culture, and financial success," continued Ms. Dottori-Attanasio.
“展望未来,我很高兴希思·法尔肯堡接替弗兰克担任首席财务官。希思一直是关键领导者,他从财务主管的晋升证明了我们强大的人才库和周到的继任计划。我相信,他是担任这一重要职务并继续实现我们的目标、文化和财务成功的正确领导者。” 多托里-阿塔纳西奥女士继续说道。
"I look forward to working with the executive leadership and leading our talented team members to execute on our growth and optimization strategy, and capitalize on the emerging opportunities within the fleet and mobility industry," said Mr. Valkenburg.
法尔肯堡说:“我期待与执行领导层合作,带领我们才华横溢的团队成员执行我们的增长和优化战略,并利用车队和出行行业的新机遇。”
"I've had the privilege of working with Heath since joining Element and I am confident that his deep understanding of our company and the fleet industry, coupled with his strong financial and leadership acumen, will help to ensure Element's future success," added Mr. Ruperto.
鲁珀托补充说:“自从加入Element以来,我有幸与Heath合作,我相信他对我们公司和船队行业的深刻理解,加上他强大的财务和领导才能,将有助于确保Element未来的成功。”
About Element Fleet Management
关于 Element 舰队管理
Element Fleet Management (TSX: EFN) is the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, providing the full range of fleet services and solutions to a growing base of loyal, world-class clients – corporations, governments, and not-for-profits – across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Element's services address every aspect of clients' fleet requirements, from vehicle acquisition, maintenance, accidents and remarketing, to integrating EVs and managing the complexity of gradual fleet electrification. Clients benefit from Element's expertise as one of the largest fleet solutions providers in its markets, offering economies of scale and insight used to reduce fleet operating costs and improve productivity and performance. For more information, visit elementfleet.com/investor-relations.
Element Fleet Management(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:EFN)是全球最大的上市纯粹汽车车队管理公司,为北美、澳大利亚和新西兰越来越多的忠实世界级客户(企业、政府和非营利组织)提供全方位的车队服务和解决方案。Element的服务满足了客户车队需求的方方面面,从车辆采购、维护、事故和再营销,到整合电动汽车和管理车队逐步电气化的复杂性。客户受益于 Element 作为其市场上最大的车队解决方案提供商之一的专业知识,提供规模经济和洞察力,用于降低机队运营成本并提高生产率和绩效。欲了解更多信息,请访问 elementfleet.com/investor-relations。
CONTACT: Contact:
Rocco Colella
Director, Investor Relations
(437) 349-3796
rcolella@elementcorp.com
联系人:联系人:
罗科·科莱拉
投资者关系董事
(437) 349-3796
rcolella@elementcorp.com