CALGARY, May 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Tervita Corporation ("Tervita", or the "Company") (TSX: TEV) a leading waste and environmental solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Dawson as Executive Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development and Linda Dietsche as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 13, 2019.

Mr. Dawson is currently Tervita's Chief Financial Officer, a position he has held since March of 2017.  In his new role, Mr. Dawson will be responsible for developing strategies to grow and enhance Tervita's business, and executing the current suite of existing growth opportunities.

"Rob is a valued member of our executive team. He has been instrumental in Tervita's growth, including the successful merger with Newalta in 2018 and our re-emergence as a publicly traded company. We look forward to Rob's continued leadership and experience in guiding the Company's future growth initiatives," said John Cooper, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Linda Dietsche will join Tervita as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Dietsche has a Certified Management Accountant designation and a Master of Business Administration. She was most recently Chief Financial Officer for Newalta and brings more than 20 years of financial experience and extensive knowledge of the waste and environmental services sectors. 

Mr. Cooper noted: "Linda's knowledge and experience in capital markets financing and efficient financial support processes, along with her ability to build, develop and lead teams that deliver strong business results will complement Tervita's executive team and be integral to the Company's long-term financial goals. These changes strengthen our ability to successfully execute on our strategies and key objectives to create value for shareholders and optimize operating efficiencies to enhance our customers' experience."

About Tervita
Tervita is a leading waste and environmental solutions provider offering waste processing, treating, recycling, and disposal services to customers in the energy, mining, and industrial sectors. We serve our customers onsite and through a network of facilities in Canada and the United States.

For 40 years, Tervita has been focused on delivering safe and efficient solutions through all phases of a project while minimizing impact, maximizing returns™. Our dedicated and experienced employees are trusted sustainability partners to our clients. Safety is our top priority: it influences our actions and shapes our culture. Tervita trades on the TSX as TEV. For more information, visit tervita.com. 

SOURCE Tervita Corporation

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