DIRTT Welcomes Benjamin Urban as Chief Executive Officer
22 Juin 2022 - 11:00PM
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (“DIRTT” or the “Company”)
(Nasdaq: DRTT, TSX: DRT), a global leader in industrialized
construction, today announced that Benjamin Urban is joining the
company as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 27,
2022.
Mr. Urban, 46, joins DIRTT from Agile Interiors, where he
previously served as a business development executive for fifteen
years. Agile is one of DIRTT’s largest Partners, delivering
innovative interiors for global clients such as HPE, MD Anderson,
and ConocoPhillips.
Ken Sanders, Board Chair, commented “We are thrilled to welcome
Benjamin to DIRTT as our new CEO. Benjamin brings a unique
combination of interior construction experience, first-hand
knowledge working with DIRTT’s innovative product suite, solutions
and technology, and a deep understanding of DIRTT’s value
proposition to our clients. He is a collaborative leader who is
passionate about DIRTT and our talented team.”
Mr. Urban commented, “My passion for this company, its people,
and mission is singular. The flexibility, adaptability, and
sustainability of DIRTT’s integrated systems are empowering our
clients more than ever to reinvent the environments in which people
work, learn, and heal. I couldn’t be more excited to lead DIRTT
into a future of renewed growth and financial performance.”
Mr. Urban holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Daniel’s
College of Business at The University of Denver as well as a
Certificate in International Business Management from Instituto
Technologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. He will work from
DIRTT’s headquarters in Calgary and will join the company’s Board
of Directors.
Geoff Krause, who has been serving as Interim Chief Executive
Officer, will resume his position as Chief Financial Officer. Jeff
Metcalf, who has been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer,
will resume his position as Vice President, Finance.
The Company also announced that Shaun Noll, President and Chief
Investment Officer of 726 BF LLC, owner of approximately 13% of
DIRTT shares, has joined the company’s Board of Directors,
effective today.
With the additions of Messrs. Noll and Urban, the DIRTT Board of
Directors will be comprised of nine highly qualified
individuals.
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About DIRTT Environmental Solutions
DIRTT is a global leader in industrialized construction. Its
integrated system of physical products and digital tools empowers
organizations, together with construction and design leaders, to
build high-performing, adaptable, interior environments. Operating
in the commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector
markets, DIRTT’s system offers total design freedom, and greater
certainty in cost, schedule, and outcomes.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, DIRTT trades on
Nasdaq under the symbol “DRTT” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol “DRT”.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Kim MacEachern
Investor Relations, DIRTT
403-618-4539
kmaceachern@dirtt.com
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