MISTRAS Group, Inc., a “one source” multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions, recently appointed Natalia Shuman as MISTRAS Group’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO).
Shuman brings more than two decades of leadership experience to MISTRAS Group, having held executive roles at prominent global organizations in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry. Most recently, as group executive vice president and group operating council member for Eurofins Scientific, she led more than 12,000 employees, driving growth strategies, operational excellence, and strategic value creation. Known for scaling billion-dollar enterprises through organic growth and M&A, Shuman has a proven track record of fostering strong teams and delivering value-driven solutions.
Shuman succeeds Manuel N. Stamatakis as the CEO. Stamatakis will continue in the role of executive chairman of the board, providing oversight and support to the CEO and the company’s leadership team.
“(The) announcement is the result of a deliberate, rigorous search to find the right leader to continue MISTRAS Group’s pursuit of profitable growth and sustainable improvement in shareholder value,” Stamatakis said. “Natalia’s extensive experience, proven leadership, and fresh perspective make her the ideal choice to guide MISTRAS toward achieving its strategic goals and unlocking its full potential.”
“I’m honored to join MISTRAS Group to lead the company into its next phase of growth,” Shuman said. “Working alongside Manny, the Board of Directors, and the leadership team, I am committed to building on the strong foundation established and driving meaningful value for all our stakeholders.”
Shuman has demonstrated an ability to achieve results in business-to-business services, spanning manufacturing, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial services, and construction.
As North American CEO for Bureau Veritas, Shuman oversaw 7,000 employees across 130 offices and laboratories in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She spearheaded a period of growth and transformation, steering the company to a diversified, more resilient business model. She also championed a unified “one company” culture, elevating brand recognition in North America.
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