MISTRAS Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Hani Hammad as Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). Mr. Hammad will report to Mr. Manuel (Manny) N. Stamatakis, Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO of MISTRAS Group, Inc. The Project Phoenix EBITDA Improvement Program initiated by MISTRAS Group and managed by Mr. Hammad as part of the global consultancy firm AlixPartners, has identified over $47 Million in annual run rate EBITDA improvement opportunities, which are currently being executed. Throughout his year-long, close collaboration with MISTRAS Group, Mr. Hammad was instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency, designing the overall project approach, identifying value-capture opportunities, and managing the successful execution of initiatives that have significantly bolstered efficiency across the company.

As the new CTO of MISTRAS Group, Mr. Hammad will continue to oversee the implementation and continuation of Project Phoenix. Mr. Hammad's expertise is deeply rooted in facilitating operational and financial transformations within field service-oriented companies across the energy sector. He has excelled in leading complex value creation programs, navigating organizations through challenging landscapes, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic market repositioning, and orchestrating comprehensive corporate transformation programs. These initiatives have led to substantial margin improvements and have established him as a trusted advisor in the industry.

Prior to his accomplishments at AlixPartners, Mr. Hammad contributed his strategic insight to PwC?s Strategy&, focusing on operational strategy for Oil & Gas companies, and held key roles in manufacturing and supply chain management at Baker Hughes Company and General Electric Company, where he graduated from the Operations Management Leadership Program and obtained his Lean Six Sigma certification. His educational background includes a Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. As Mr. Hammad assumes his new role, MISTRAS Group looks forward to the innovative leadership and strategic initiatives he will bring.

His appointment marks a significant step forward in the company's transformation journey, setting the stage for a future defined by growth, innovation, and sustained value creation.