+++ The company announced a new chief financial
officer and a new head of communications earlier this month
DALLAS, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flix North America Inc., the
entity overseeing operations for both FlixBus and Greyhound across
North America, is pleased to
announce the appointment of James W.
Bristow as general counsel, effective August 1, further bolstering its senior
leadership team. In his role, Bristow will be responsible for
leading the company's legal department, counseling C-suite
executives on all legal matters, and overseeing Flix's legal and
compliance activities across North
America. He will report to Kadir "Kai" Boysan, chief
executive officer of Flix North America.
Bristow brings two decades of legal experience to Flix,
including managing corporate litigation functions, regulatory
compliance, and labor- and employment-related legal matters. He
joins Flix after almost 10 years at Dallas-based EnLink Midstream, a publicly
traded leader in the energy sector, where he served in various
roles, including associate general counsel, director of regulatory
affairs, and director of training and compliance.
Prior to his time at EnLink Midstream, Bristow was a senior
associate at Baker Botts LLP, an AmLaw 100 international law firm.
An alumnus of Harvard Law School
(J.D., '05) and the University of Texas at
Austin (B.A., B.B.A., '02), he is proud to have won multiple
D CEO Magazine Corporate Counsel Awards (2021, 2023).
Bristow was named a "Rising Star"
by Super Lawyers every year from 2010 to 2014.
Bristow succeeds Tricia Martinez,
who joined Flix as the North American general counsel after the
acquisition of Greyhound. Martinez is leaving to pursue other
opportunities.
"We are thrilled to welcome James to the Flix team with his
impressive legal background and deep experience as we advance on
our strategic priorities. We look forward to him further
strengthening the capabilities of our legal function and building
on our strong culture of integrity and legal and regulatory
compliance," said Boysan. "I also want to express my gratitude to
Tricia for her invaluable contributions to the company and wish her
continued success in her next chapter."
Bristow is the third new member to join Flix North America's
senior leadership team this month. Earlier, Flix announced the
appointments of Scott MacDonald as
chief financial officer and Karina Frayter as head of public
relations and corporate communications.
"The strength of our leadership team is paramount to our success
as we continue to grow Flix's presence and transform intercity bus
travel in North America,"
continued Boysan. "With the addition of such talented leaders as
James, Scott and Karina, we are well-positioned to execute on our
strategic initiatives and continue delivering a truly innovative
product of affordable and sustainable travel experience to riders
across the United States,
Canada, and Mexico."
Flix has been operating in the United
States since 2018. In 2021, the company acquired Greyhound
Lines, an iconic intercity bus service provider, further expanding
its reach, including in Canada and
Mexico. The transformation and
integration of operations are well underway, driving growth and
profitability in the market.
Media contact:
Karina Frayter, Head of Communications | press@flixbus.com
Further information about FlixBus is available at flixbus.com.
Additionally, press information and media library can be found at
flixbus.com/company/press-room. For up-to-the-minute information
and real-time updates, as well as company news and announcements,
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About Flix North America Inc.
Flix North America Inc., parent company of FlixBus Inc. and
Greyhound Lines, Inc., provides the largest intercity bus
transportation and booking platform for North America. A subsidiary of Germany-based mobility company Flix SE, Flix
North America Inc. provides services in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with almost 2,300 destinations across
its network. Greyhound, FlixBus, and their operating partners offer
a smart and affordable alternative for travel that helps passengers
reduce their impact on the environment and embrace a collective,
sustainable approach to mobility.
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