Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (BIN, BIN.TO) announced that Ian Kidson has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Kidson will succeed Thomas Cowee following Cowee's decision to pursue other opportunities. Cowee will remain with the Company through the fourth quarter of 2012 to facilitate a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Cowee joined in 2005 after the Company's acquisition of IESI Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President and CFO. Cowee has in excess of 30 years experience in the non-hazardous solid waste management industry.
Kidson will be located in the Company's corporate headquarters in Vaughan, Ontario. He is an accomplished financial services executive, most recently acting as Managing Director and Co-Head of TD Capital Mezzanine Partners for ten years.
Previously, Kidson spent 16 years at CIBC World Markets/Wood Gundy, having initially joined Wood Gundy in 1984 in the Investment Banking department.
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