Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, has announced Dan Sceli as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO") and a member of the Westport Board of Directors. Sceli will join Westport as incoming CEO effective immediately, assuming the role from Tony Guglielmin who has supported Westport's leadership team as interim CEO since August 2023.
Sceli has more than three decades of experience, marked by leadership roles in the global automotive and manufacturing sectors. In his most recent position as board member and CEO of Cadillac Products Automotive Company, an international name in the plastics converting industry, he demonstrated leadership, diversified the product portfolio, and successfully expanded into new markets. Prior to this, Sceli spent 12 years as CEO at Peterson American Corporation, the largest privately held spring manufacturer in North America. His leadership led the company through a significant strategic overhaul, resulting in sustainable growth and an increase in enterprise value. Sceli began his career at The Woodbridge Group, where he advanced to become a member of the core management team, transforming the business from a single Canadian plant to a global organization with 60 plants and several joint ventures.
Sceli has held several key roles in industry supplier associations, including Original Equipment Suppliers Association and Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, where he shaped industry standards and practices. As part of this work, Sceli participated in high-level discussions in Washington, D.C., focused on supporting the automotive industry during the 2008 financial crisis.
Tony Guglielmin will continue as a member of the Westport Board of Directors.
