MISTRAS Group, Inc., a global industrial asset protection company based on Clarksville Road in West Windsor, has a new president and CEO.
Natalia Shuman was named to the position by the board of the publicly held company effective January 1.
She succeeds Manuel N. Stamatakis, the executive chairman of the board, who had served as CEO in an interim capacity since October, 2023. Stamatakis will continue in the role on the board.
“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,” Stamatakis said in a statement announcing Shuman’s appointment.
“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 previous leadership experience in global organizations in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. She was most recently group executive vice president and group operating council member for Eurofins Scientific, where she led more than 12,000 employees, driving growth strategies, operational excellence, and strategic value creation.
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 significant 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.
Before joining Bureau Veritas, Shuman led international business operations at Kelly Services, a global staffing and human resources outsourcing company. She is also recognized as a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion, receiving accolades from several prominent organizations.
Shuman earned a dual master of business administration from Columbia Business School and London Business School.
MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE: MG), 195 Clarksville Road, West Windsor 08550, 609-716-4000. Natalia Shuman, president and CEO. www.mistrasgroup.com.
