Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. Announces the Departure of David Mansfield and the Appointment of Saleh Sagr as President and Chief Executive Officer

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SPRING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH, or 'Perma-Pipe'), today announced the departure of David Mansfield as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective June 7, 2025. Concurrent with this announcement, the Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Saleh Sagr to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Chairman of the Board Jerome T. Walker commented: "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank David for his service to Perma-Pipe, and we wish him all the best. The Board is thrilled to welcome Saleh Sagr as our new CEO. He has a proven track record of strategic vision, operational insight, outstanding customer relationships, and strong leadership and we are confident that he will lead Perma-Pipe through continued growth and innovation."
On his appointment, Mr. Sagr commented: "I am honored to be appointed CEO of Perma-Pipe, and I'm grateful to the Board for their trust and confidence in me. Additionally, I would like to thank David Mansfield for his support and trust. I look forward to collaborating closely with our talented global teams, customers, and partners to continue delivering value, innovation, and excellence across all markets we serve."
Mr. Sagr joined Perma-Pipe in 2019 and has held several executive roles, most recently as President. Saleh brings over 30 years of international experience in operations, engineering, and executive leadership across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH, 'Perma-Pipe', or the 'Company') is a global leader in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems for oil and gas, district heating and cooling, and other applications. It uses its extensive engineering and fabrication expertise to develop piping solutions that solve complex challenges regarding the safe and efficient transportation of many types of liquids. In total, Perma-Pipe has operations at fourteen locations in six countries.
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