MISTRAS Group appoints Natalia Shuman as president and chief executive officer

Princeton Junction-based MISTRAS Group, a multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions, recently announced that Natalia Shuman has been appointed as president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Shuman succeeds Manuel Stamatakis as the CEO, who has been serving as both Interim CEO and the Executive Chairman of the Board since October 2023.

Stamatakis will continue in the role of executive chairman of the board, providing strategic oversight and support to the CEO and the company’s leadership team

Shuman brings over two decades of leadership experience to MISTRAS Group, having held executive roles at global organizations in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Most recently, as group executive vice president and group operating council member for Eurofins Scientific, she led over 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 innovative, value-driven solutions.

“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.”

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.