Cespira names new president and CEO

Cespira, a high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) joint venture between Westport Fuel Systems Inc. and Volvo Group, has appointed Carlos Gonzalez as president and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Dan Sceli, CEO of Westport, who held the position on an interim basis since the JV transaction closed in June 2024. Sceli will continue to sit on the Cespira board.

Carlos Gonzalez has been named Cespira as president and CEO Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez brings to the organization more than 24 years of experience in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry across Europe, including the last 12 years at ZF Group, where he last served as vice president and global key account executive for the Traton Group. His career also includes significant tenures at General Dynamics ELS, Continental AG and Lear Corporation.

In announcing the appointment, Sceli, said that Gonzalez’s “leadership and proven track record in business development and supply chain management within the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, will be instrumental in guiding Cespira towards its continued growth and success.”

“Just as importantly,” he continued, “his passion for sustainability and innovation perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering transformative solutions for hard-to-decarbonize transportation applications.”

Gonzalez stated he was “thrilled” to be joining the Cespira team in its “mission to decarbonize the industry with cost-efficient technology that is perfectly suited for heavy-duty applications.”

He added, “With a focus on customer satisfaction, environmental sustainability and fleet efficiency, we will deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.”

The HDPI joint venture established last June was the culmination of nearly 30 years of partnership between Westpoint and Volvo Group. Its intent is to move forward affordable, sustainable transportation solutions using the internal combustion engine operating on renewable fuels and hydrogen.

UPDATE: Volvo, Westport JV agreement successfully closed JV intended to accelerate HPDI fuel system use in long-haul and off-road applications
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