WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX:NFI, OTC:NFYEF, TSX:NFI) NFI Group Inc. ("NFI" or the "Company"), a leading independent global bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, announced today that Brian Dewsnup has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company, effective March 1, 2024.
Brian succeeds Pipasu Soni who has served as CFO since 2020 and is returning to the United States with his family to pursue other opportunities. Pipasu will support the transition and smooth handover to Brian through the second quarter of 2024.
Brian joined NFI through its 2013 acquisition of North American Bus Industries (NABI). At that time, Brian served as NABI's CFO and after its acquisition, as its Vice President and General Manager. Brian subsequently held several positions with NFI, including Executive Vice President of business Development and then President of NFI Parts. In that role Brian leads aftermarket sales and support, including training, warranty, publications and customer supply chain management for NFI's North American businesses. Brian played an instrumental role in consolidating numerous aftermarket businesses into one parts business, grew revenue, combined distribution facilities, improved margins and lowered overall costs.