Leadership

Benjamin joined DIRTT as our Chief Executive Officer in June 2022. He brings extensive interior construction and business development experience with him from AGILE INTERIORS, one of DIRTT’s largest Construction Partners. There he helped grow and diversify the business, expand into new market areas, develop strategic distribution partnerships, and deliver innovative interiors for large global clients. Prior to working with DIRTT, Benjamin worked for public and private Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson Inc. in international business development and IHS Inc. in market intelligence. He also has experience in developing, constructing, and operating Casinos Internationally at The Gillmann Group. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Daniels College of Business at The University of Denver as well as a Certificate in International Business Management from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.

Fareeha became DIRTT’s Chief Financial Officer in August of 2023 after four years with the company. Having started as a director of internal controls in 2019, she then spent a year as financial controller before taking over the role of CFO. Her two-decade-plus career in finance has seen her travel the globe, with a considerable tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Canada and Pakistan after starting her career at Deloitte LLP in Zimbabwe. Fareeha has a Bachelor of Accounting Science from the University of South Africa. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe.
Adrian joined DIRTT as our Chief Transformation Officer in November 2025 and has served as a member of DIRTT’s Board of Directors since July 2025. Before joining DIRTT, Adrian built deep expertise across capital markets and corporate finance through roles at 22NW, LP, Greenhill & Co., LLC, and Nuveen (TIAA-CREF). Adrian holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School.

Aaron joined DIRTT as Chief Technology Officer in 2026. He's an experienced technology executive with deep experience in technology and product strategy, solution architecture, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational transformation. Holding executive leadership positions at a number of enterprise solution companies, Aaron has led the successful transformation of product organizations from traditional on-premise business models to full SaaS solutions as well as launching an number of successful Industrial IoT and data analytics offerings. In his more than two decades of experience, Aaron has worked in both private equity and publicly traded blue chip companies across multiple industries. Aaron holds a master’s degree in computer science and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Board of Directors
The role of the Board is to focus on governance and stewardship of the business. The Board will review strategy, assign responsibility, and monitor performance against those objectives. The Board will regularly review the strategic plans developed by management so they continue to be responsive to the changing business environment.
Scott Robinson has served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. (NYSE: PLYM) since June 2023. Since 2008, he has also served as a Professor at New York University. Mr. Robinson previously served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Banking at Oberon Securities LLC, an investment bank, from April 2013 to June 2023. Previous to that, he served as interim Chief Executive Officer and on the board of directors of FullStack Modular LLC, an offsite volumetric modular construction company, and held roles at Macquarie Group Ltd. (OTCMKTS: MQBKY) and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C). Mr. Robinson previously served on the board of directors of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (NYSE: MNR), a real estate investment trust specializing in net leased industrial properties. Mr. Robinson currently serves as an advisory board member of Market Stadium Inc., a commercial real estate company. Mr. Robinson received a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Economics from University of California, Riverside. Our Board believes that Mr. Robinson is qualified to serve on our Board due to his extensive financial and real estate experience, as well as his service on other boards and in executive leadership positions.
Douglas Edwards serves as President, Humana Government Business of Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) a for-profit American healthcare insurance company. In this role, Mr. Edwards oversees an organization of approximately 2,000 people providing healthcare services to active-duty military, their dependents, and retirees. With Humana since April 2015, he previously served as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Associate & Business Solutions from May 2021 to May 2025, Senior Vice President, Workplace Experience from July 2019 to May 2021, Vice President, Workplace Solutions from 2016 to June 2019, and other leadership roles. Previously, Mr. Edwards held various leadership roles at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL), a global commercial real estate services company where he worked for close to a decade with his last role as Managing Director from 2013 to 2015. He served as a Board Advisor for Kolar, a for-profit design firm from 2023 to 2025. Mr. Edwards also currently serves as a Director for the Humana Foundation and the Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. Mr. Edwards received his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. Mr. Edwards is a LEED Accredited Professional. Our Board believes that Mr. Edwards is qualified to serve on our Board due to his extensive executive leadership, human resources, real estate, environmental sustainability, and board/committee experience.
Holly Hess Groos is a senior financial executive with extensive industry leadership, including experience in guiding complex integrations, restructuring leadership synergies and navigating challenging organizational initiatives. She has served as Senior Advisor to AlixPartners’ Performance Improvement, Telecommunications and Media practices since December 2023. Previously, Ms. Hess Groos served as an External Advisor to Bain & Company’s Performance Improvement, Telecommunications and Media practices from April 2020 to December 2023. Prior thereto, Ms. Hess Groos spent 30 years with Verizon, including serving as Chief Financial Officer for all major business units and leading the internal Operational Excellence organization. Ms. Hess Groos is currently a board member and Chair for audit committee of Digital Turbine Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS), a board member of FiOptix, a board member and Vice Chair for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and board member for the Shy Wolf Sanctuary. She previously served as a board member and Treasurer for the Council for Economic Education and a senior board member for Vodafone Italy. Ms. Hess Groos is a Certified Public Accountant and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Miami. Our Board believes that Ms. Hess Groos is qualified to serve on our Board due to her leadership, financial, investment and capital markets experience.
Jeremy Gold has been a Managing Director at the Briger Family Office since 2022. From 2019 to 2021, Jeremy was an analyst at Lone Pine Capital, a long/short and long-only global investment firm. From 2016 to 2019, Jeremy was an analyst at Oberndorf Enterprises, the family office of Bill Oberndorf. From 2013 to 2016, Jeremy was the Managing Member of Alesia Asset Management. Jeremy was a member of the board of directors and chairman of the audit committee for Enterprise Diversified from 2015 to 2018. Jeremy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Williams College in 2014.
Shalima Pannikode has served as a technology executive for several leading healthcare organizations in North America, including Anthem Inc. and Humana Inc., and is a recognized leader in digital transformation, data analytics and AI. She currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Zelis. Ms. Pannikode started her career in a leadership role at Amerigroup. As her career progressed, she held a number of leadership roles including: Vice President of Information Technology at Anthem Inc. From 2019 to 2020, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Wellstar Health System. From 2020 to 2022, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Healthcare Services at Humana Inc. From 2022 until she moved to Zelis in December 2023, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Liberty Mutual’s global commercial business. Ms. Pannikode is also a co-founder and chairwoman for the Freedom Council for the Alliance for Freedom Restoration and Justice (AFRJ). Ms. Pannikode holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Engineering from Bharathiar University and a Master’s of Business Administration in Management Technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Our Board believes that Ms. Pannikode is qualified to serve on our Board due to her technology and leadership experience.
Scott Ryan is a Founding Partner and Managing Member of FR Law Group, PLLC, a boutique litigation and commercial transaction law firm based in Arizona, which he co-founded in 2017, and has served as an Arbitrator for the Construction Panel of the American Arbitration Association, a not-for-profit organization in the field of alternative dispute resolution. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Tutor Perini Corporation, Building Group (NYSE: TPC), a contractor for large scale commercial construction partners. Mr. Ryan served on the board of directors of PCR Insurance Company from 2008 to 2012. Mr. Ryan received a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Construction Management from Arizona State University. Our Board believes that Mr. Ryan is qualified to serve on our Board due to his extensive legal, construction and real estate experience.
Benjamin Urban joined DIRTT as our Chief Executive Officer in June 2022. Prior to joining DIRTT, he spent over 14 years at AGILE INTERIORS, one of DIRTT’s largest Construction Partners, where he held a leadership role in Business Development. During his tenure at AGILE INTERIORS, Mr. Urban played a key role in driving business growth and diversification, expanding market reach, developing strategic distribution partnerships, and delivering innovative interior solutions for large global clients. Mr. Urban holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Daniels College of Business at The University of Denver as well as a Certificate in International Business Management from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Our Board believes that Mr. Urban is qualified to serve on our Board due to his extensive background with the Company and its client and partner network, as well as his deep experience in design and construction.
Adrian joined DIRTT as Chief Transformation Officer in November 2025 and has served as a member of DIRTT’s Board of Directors since July 2025. Prior to joining DIRTT, Adrian developed extensive experience in capital markets and corporate finance through various analytical and advisory roles at 22NW Fund, LP (the “22NW Fund”), Greenhill & Co., LLC, and Nuveen (TIAA-CREF). Throughout his career, he has advised on strategic transactions, capital allocation, and financial strategy across a range of industries. Adrian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The Wharton School. Our Board believes that Adrian is qualified to serve on our Board due to his deep expertise in capital markets and corporate finance, his strategic and analytical leadership, and his ability to support the Company’s long-term transformation and growth initiatives.
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We believe transparency and strong corporate governance practices are vital in forging trust with the investment community. Led by the Governance Committee, our Board plays a crucial role in providing strategic direction on our corporate governance practices. Using a tailored approach, the Board develops and implements strategies that ensure accountability while driving performance and profitability.
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