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We foster a culture of open dialogue, collaboration, and accountability to create long-term value for our stakeholders, customers, partners, and employees.

Saleh Sagr

PRESIDENT / CEO

  • Saleh Sagr was appointed President of PERMA-PIPE as of March 31, 2025, and has been appointed to the role of CEO on June 7, 2025. He has served as Senior Vice President, Middle East North Africa (MENA) since July 2021, with overall responsibility for driving regional expansion and overseeing the continued business and financial growth across the MENA markets.

    Mr. Sagr was formerly Vice President, MENA since May 2019, where he was responsible for facilities in Fujairah – UAE, Dammam – Saudi Arabia, Gujarat – India, and Beni Suef – Egypt. Before joining PERMA-PIPE, Mr. Sagr served as General Manager for Global Anti Corrosion Techniques in Saudi Arabia, a Saudi pipeline coating company he co-founded in 2005. Mr. Sagr has gained extensive knowledge and experience in strategic planning, business development, startups, and turnarounds during the last 15 years, specifically in the Middle East. Previously, he was based in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, where he held several significant positions, including engineering, startups, and operations management for BrederoShaw, the world’s largest provider of protective coatings for the oil & gas pipeline industry from October 1995 to February 2005.  His projects took him to the United Kingdom, Russia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and other locations in this role.

Matthew E. Lewicki

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • Matthew Lewicki joined PERMA-PIPE in May 2023 as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, with the responsibility of overseeing internal and external financial reporting requirements, SOX compliance, financial planning and analysis, and treasure management, among other related functions.

    Mr. Lewicki brings 20 years of experience with publicly traded companies, public accounting, and private industry to the organization, serving in a broad capacity of roles.  Before joining PERMA-PIPE, Mr. Lewicki served as a Corporate Controller for HMT Holdings Co., Inc., from 2019 - 2023, a global above-ground storage tank manufacturing, inspections, and oilfield services organization with operations in 12 countries.  Prior to HMT, Mr. Lewicki was a senior manager of financial reporting and financial planning for Quanta Services, Inc., from 2013 - 2019, a fortune 300 electric, oil and gas, and Telecommuncations infrastructure specialty contractor with operations in 21 countries. While at Quanta, Mr. Lewicki was a recipient of the Company’s Chairman’s Challenge award, in recognition of future executive leaders of the organization. Mr. Lewicki has also served in a variety of industries throughout his career, including commercial retail as a controller at Mattress Firm, a bedding and sleep accessory retail organization, as a Chief Financial Officer for U.S. Industrial Holdings Corporate, a fabrication, engineering, and industrial maintenance organization, and as a Controller for Total Capital, LP, a private equity firm with a series of portfolio companies mainly concentrated in the industrial services, manufacturing, logistics, and engineering sector.  Mr. Lewicki began his career as an auditor at Deloitte before transitioning into industry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting and has a Master of Business Administration in accounting and finance from Lamar University. Matthew is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.

Marc Huber

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, AMERICAS

  • Marc Huber joined PERMA-PIPE as Senior Vice President, Americas in July 2024. With nearly 20 years of experience, Marc is a versatile executive known for driving growth in new markets and product lines. He is a proven leader in the energy sector across the Americas, boasting a strong track record in P&L ownership and delivering exceptional commercial and operational leadership.

    Marc's extensive experience spans P&L management, operations management, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions. He has held key positions at companies such as Shawcor and CPW Americas Co. As the former President of CPW Americas, Marc achieved significant milestones, including shifting the sales focus to new markets and products, driving revenue growth to over $250 million, reducing administrative costs, and enhancing profitability. He also led efforts to expand product sales into new regional markets through strategic planning, market analysis, business development, and sales campaigns.

    Marc holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston.

Adham Samir Sharkawy

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MIDDLE EAST NORTH AFRICA

  • Adham Sharkawy was recently promoted as Senior Vice President of Middle East North Africa (MENA) . He joined the Company in February 2013 and has progressed through a series of ever-increasing roles such as General Manager – DHC MENA, Director of Procurement, Contract Administration & Project Management- MENA, General Manager – Egypt and most recently was Vice President of MENA. Adham started his career as a Technical Service Engineer with Kharafi National in Kuwait and then moved to Orascom Construction as a Senior Procurement Engineer in Egypt before coming to Perma-Pipe. He has been a key member of the MENA leadership team which has built a strong market presence in the region. Adham has deep domain knowledge in operations, engineering, procurement, project management and sales.

    Adham holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ain Shams University in Cairo and a Masters in Project Management from the PMI Institute.

Chuck Heaton

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Chuck joined PERMA-PIPE in September 2023 as the Vice President of Human Resources with the responsibility for all human resources leadership, strategies, policies and practices. Mr. Heaton has extensive experience working globally including North and South America, Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific. He has spent a total of 27 years in the Oil & Gas industry in both the public and private sectors in a variety of regional and global positions at such companies as Pennzoil, Intertek, Dresser, GE Oil & Gas and TechnipFMC.

    Before joining PERMA-PIPE, Chuck was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Camin Cargo Control, a leading provider of inspection services to the energy and commodities sector, where he automated multiple key processes, developed a strategy to build talent pipelines, and measurably contributed to the increase in overall organizational effectiveness. Prior to Camin Cargo Control, he was the Vice President, Human Resources at NexTier Oilfield Solutions, a leading land completion services organization, where he led the development of a Human Resource strategy, revamped talent acquisition and retention, and improved and expanded training initiatives.

    Chuck has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management from Auburn University. He also holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Chuck has a passion for HR especially in the fields of employee engagement, talent pipeline, business partnership, organizational design and development.

Will Leong

VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER PERMALERT

  • Will Leong is the Vice President & General Manager for the PermAlert division of Perma-Pipe. PermAlert is a widely trusted brand in leak detection solutions since the 1980s for applications such as cleanroom manufacturing, data center, and oil & gas. For over 18 years, Mr. Leong has built a reputation as a hands-on business leader in leading transformative and innovative solutions to the market for technology startups to a multinational consumer product business. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at TZ Inc. and managed the successful launch of the smart locking technology across target markets such as data center, logistics, and consumer applications. Since joining Perma-Pipe in 2018, Mr. Leong has been applying his vision and leadership to scale the business through geographic expansion and renew focus on product innovation. Mr. Leong holds an Engineering degree from Northern Illinois University.

Board of Directors

Jon C. Biro

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSULTANT AND OPERATING PARTNER, SNOW PEAK CAPITAL, LLC

  • Jon Biro is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience across multiple industries, including commercial printing, oilfield services, plastics processing, and marketing services. He joined the PERMA-PIPE Board of Directors as an independent director in early 2025.

    Jon currently serves as an Operating Partner and Consultant for Snow Peak Capital, LLC. since 2021 as well as a Board Member for Sandy Alexander, a leading commercial printing company that is a part of the Snow Peak portfolio, and as a Board Member for Vision Plastics New Zealand Ltd., a privately owned plastics processing business.   

    Previously, Mr. Biro held CFO roles in several public companies, including Harte Hanks, Exterran, Consolidated Graphics, and ICO, Inc., where he also served on the board and as interim CEO. Jon has also been a public company Board Member for Aspect Medical Systems and Crown Crafts. He started his career as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

    A Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Biro holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Economics from The University of Texas, Austin, and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of Houston.

Ibrahim Jaham Al Kuwari

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, QATAR SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES (QSTec)

  • Ibrahim J. Al Kuwari has been the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) since February 2018. In this role, he provides strategic leadership, oversees the company’s operations and resources, and serves as the key liaison between the board of directors and corporate operations.

    With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Mr. Al Kuwari has held executive positions across multiple industries, including energy, real estate, and infrastructure. From 2019 to March 2021, he served as a Board Member and Managing Director of Mazaya Real Estate Development, where he was responsible for guiding the company’s strategic direction and ensuring the achievement of its financial and long-term objectives.

    Before joining QSTec, Mr. Al Kuwari was the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Fuel (WOQOD), on secondment from Qatar Petroleum, from March 2014. As CEO, he led the company’s growth strategy, expanded its operations into new markets, and ensured strong returns for shareholders. His leadership was instrumental in streamlining operations, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and positioning the company for sustainable success.

    Mr. Al Kuwari’s extensive experience in the energy sector began with Qatar Petroleum in 1987, where he held various roles in project management and engineering. He played a key role in offshore and onshore projects, serving as Head of Cost and Planning within the Engineering Services Division. He later took on leadership roles, including Engineering Services Manager and Engineering Manager for major refinery expansion projects. In 2005, he joined Dolphin Energy Limited as Deputy General Manager of Qatar Operations, managing key functions such as Human Resources, Finance, Public Relations, and Technology.

    A graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) with a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mr. Al Kuwari brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and corporate leadership. His contributions have significantly shaped the industries he has served, reinforcing his reputation as a visionary leader.

Richard Sherrill

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

  • Richard is the SVP Business Development for Howard Energy Partners.  He manages the Houston office and oversees various infrastructure projects across the Howard portfolio.   He joined the Perma-Pipe Board of Directors in late 2025.    

    Sherrill is also an independent director of Talos Energy (NYSE:  TALO) following the 2023 merger of EnVen Energy Corporation.  At Talos, Sherrill is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and sits on the Compensation Committee.  Richard is also an independent director for the privately held ARM Energy, a leading North American energy marketing and trading company.  

     From 2003 to 2019, Mr. Sherrill was the President and a board member of Ceritas Energy LLC, a midstream infrastructure company focused on midstream gathering and process solutions in various onshore regions of the United States of America and backed by private equity firms Quantum Energy Partners and Energy Spectrum Partners and was a founder of the company in 2003. From 1999 to 2003, Mr. Sherrill held various senior management roles at Duke Energy Corporation, which led to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer over the company's North American commercial activities in the deregulated natural gas and power space.

    From 1992 to 1999, Mr. Sherrill served in various capacities for Dynegy, Inc. Prior thereto, Mr. Sherrill began his career with First Interstate Bank of Texas, now a part of Wells Fargo, serving upstream, midstream, and energy merchant clients as a component of the firm's Energy Lending Group. Mr. Sherrill graduated from the University of Texas at Austin  with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance

Nancy Zakhour

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

  • Nancy Zakhour is a seasoned executive with experience spanning renewable energy, oil and gas, investment banking, and strategic advisory, with operations across the United States and international markets. She currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Clean Energy Services, a full-lifecycle renewable energy firm serving the battery storage and solar sectors, where she leads strategy and commercial operations. She also serves as a Venture Partner at Ascent Energy Ventures and an MBA Lecturer at Rice University and the University of Houston-Downtown.

    Prior to her current role, Ms. Zakhour served as an Investment Banker at Piper Sandler in the Energy & Power group, advising on financial and strategic transactions. Before that, she was Business Development Manager at Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (1PointFive), leading commercial development and negotiations for DAC and CCUS projects nationwide. She also served as Well Design Lead for Occidental Petroleum's Permian Delaware division, overseeing a team responsible for drilling, completion, and production engineering across more than one million acres. Earlier in her career, she held completion engineering and advisory roles at Callon Petroleum and spent several years with Schlumberger in technical and field operations across North America and international assignments in Asia, North Africa, and Russia.

    Ms. Zakhour holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the American University of Beirut and an MBA from Rice University. She is a recipient of the SPE Regional Completions Optimization and Technology Award and Hart's Energy 40 Under Forty Award and has authored over a dozen technical publication