FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[CALGARY, ALBERTA— December 16, 2009] Bantrel Co. today announced the
appointment of John McVey as President, effective January 1, 2010. John
replaces Joe Thompson, who is returning to the Bechtel Corporation, Bantrel’s majority shareholder.
John joined Bantrel in 2001 and has served as Vice
President, General Manager of Toronto Operations, and most
recently as Vice President of Energy and Upstream. He brings
more than 28 years of experience to his new role. He has
held executive and senior management positions in project
operations, business development, strategic planning,
engineering and project management of refining, oilsands, industrial and power projects.
“Bantrel has always benefited from an experienced and
stable senior management team,” says Jeff McCaig, Chairman
of the Bantrel Board of Directors. “I want to thank Joe for
his contributions and leadership at Bantrel and welcome John
to his new role as President. John’s strong background at
Bantrel coupled with his extensive experience in the EPC
industry provides a solid foundation for Bantrel’s continued
success.”
About Bantrel
Bantrel is Canada’s leading provider of
industrial engineering, procurement and construction
services. Bantrel is active in the energy, chemical, and
power industries as well as emerging markets related to
renewable energy. The company is headquartered in Calgary,
with full-service offices in Edmonton and Toronto.