Source: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
  • DIRTT (DRT) has appointed Richard Hunter as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective August 29, 2022
  • Hunter will lead manufacturing and operational efficiency to drive success for DIRTT’s clients and construction partners
  • Hunter brings nearly 40 years of manufacturing leadership and experience to DIRTT following a tenured career with large manufacturing companies
  • DIRTT is a global leader in industrialized construction
  • Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRT) is up 1.11 per cent, trading at C$0.91 per share at 2:22 pm ET

DIRTT (DRT) has appointed Richard Hunter as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective August 29, 2022.

Based at DIRTT’s headquarters in Calgary, Hunter will lead manufacturing and operational efficiency to drive success for DIRTT’s clients and construction partners.

Hunter brings nearly 40 years of manufacturing leadership and experience to DIRTT following a tenured career with large manufacturing companies. These include Forterra, Trinity Industries, Terex Corporation, Danaher Corporation, Delphi Corporation, and General Motors Corporation. Most recently, he provided consulting services focused on business transformation and growth.

Benjamin Urban, Chief Executive Officer of DIRTT, commented on the appointment.

“I’m excited to welcome Rich as our new COO. With his extensive manufacturing experience, Rich’s track record of engaging teams and building a healthy, performance-driven culture makes him a valuable addition to DIRTT. Rich will be key to DIRTT’s growth as we unlock manufacturing capacity.”

Hunter holds an MBA in Operations and Strategic Planning from Purdue University, a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.

DIRTT is a global leader in industrialized construction. It offers services to various sectors which include healthcare, education, commercial and other sectors.

Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRT) is up 1.11 per cent, trading at C$0.91 per share at 2:22 pm ET.


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