NFI Group Inc. (NFI) announced the selection of John Proven as the new President of NFI Parts and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles (ARBOC). John will start his new role on June 3, 2024, reporting directly to NFI?s President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul Soubry. John succeeds Brian Dewsnup, who became NFI?s Chief Financial Officer on February 29, 2024.

John brings to NFI over 20 years of experience in global markets and leadership of geographically diverse operations in manufacturing environments. Most recently, John served as President and Chief Executive Officer of CEL Group of Companies (CEL). John joined Conviron in 2010 as Chief Operating Officer.

He was instrumental in acquiring and integrating Argus Controls and establishing after-market offerings to drive recurring revenue. John started his career in media and venture capital industries, including the position of Vice President, Investments for GrowthWorks Capital. John holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance and Marketing from the University of Manitoba and obtained his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 1994.

John is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and a graduate of the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program (ICD.D). John is active in the Winnipeg community as a Director of Cerebra Medical Inc. and Red River Mutual Insurance, a member of the United Way of Winnipeg Major Donor Cabinet, and he is a Past Chair of the Associates of the I.H. Asper School of Business.