ST. EUSTACHE, Quebec - The new president of Nova Bus says the company is determined to grow and expand by strengthening its competitive advantages.
"By staying ahead of the competition in our research and development activities ... we will always have the kind of innovations in the product pipeline that make full use of our ISO manufacturing capacity and capabilities, while ensuring healthy prospects for the future," says Gilles Dion. "All of this to safeguard our customers and shareholders investments for the long term."
Dion became president and CEO of Nova Bus on Jan. 1. However, he continues to act as vice president of the aftermarket division of both Nova Bus and its parent company, Prevost Car. Dion reports directly to the Prevost board.
In addition to improving Nova Bus' competitiveness, Dion says there are three other areas where the company needs to focus its energy.
"I intend to see that Nova Bus goes on leading the way by following three key priorities: employee empowerment, markets development and customer relationships. I want to be sure that our organization provides to our employees everything they need to maximize -at all times - their contribution to the overall performance of the company."
Dion, who has nearly 30 years of experience in senior management positions at Prevost Car, also is focused on customer requirements and expectations.
"We have to keep our customers and their needs at the forefront of everything we do. When I say Nova Bus is customer driven, I'm not just talking about our buses.
"To deliver maximum customer satisfaction at every turn, we must treat our customers as the essential partners they are in growing our business and in our ongoing success."
Dion is a graduate of Laval University with an undergraduate degree in metallurgical engineering and a master's in business administration.
Nova Bus operates two manufacturing facilities, one in Saint Eustache and the other in Saint François-du-Lac, Quebec.