Vancouver, July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
PRESS RELEASE - Vancouver, BC – The Ledcor Group of Companies, a leading Canadian diversified construction and industrial operations company, today announced the appointment of John Kump as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to announce that John Kump has been appointed as our new CFO,” said Dave Lede, Chairman and CEO of the Ledcor Group. “Strong financial management always has been a key element of Ledcor’s corporate strategy. John will continue to keep Ledcor’s balance sheet strong, as he manages the financial elements of Ledcor’s over $3 billion in future construction orders and operating contracts.”
Previously, John Kump had been Ledcor’s Chief Administration Officer (CAO).
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our former CFO, Jim Logan for his significant contributions to the financial health of the company and offer him best wishes in his retirement.” said Dave Lede.
John Kump, Chief Financial Officer
As CFO, John will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Ledcor Group, including all financial reporting, taxation, risk management, and treasury activities.
John Kump has been with Ledcor for 17 years and has held progressive financial and general management functions beginning as a Financial Controller. As CAO, John provided overall leadership for several of Ledcor’s key shared services including Human Resources, Information Services and the Ledcor Equipment Group. John also supervised Ledcor’s concession investments and pursuits of Public-Private-Partnership (P3) projects.
John holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia. He is also a Chartered Professional Accountant in British Columbia and Certified Public Accountant in the United States.
ABOUT LEDCOR
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies, serving the civil & infrastructure, oil & gas, pipeline, building, mining, power, and telecommunications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in property investment, forestry, aviation, and marine transportation services. Ledcor is a privately-held, employee-owned company with over 800 employee shareholders. Ledcor employs over 7000 people across 20 offices. Since 1947 the company has been growing with its clients and partners: Forward. Together. See how at www.ledcor.com.