Sudbury, Ontario — The Board of Directors of NORCAT is pleased to announce the appointment of Pejman Salehi as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2026.
Pejman brings more than fifteen years of senior leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President, Academic at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario. In this role, he provided strategic leadership to advance institutional excellence and student success through innovative academic programming and rigorous quality assurance. His portfolio included oversight of several key schools, including Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Trades, and Creative Industries.
During his tenure at Conestoga College, Pejman led major expansions in program offerings, digital transformation, immersive technologies, and experiential learning.
Pejman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Concordia University and has eight years of industry experience in software development and model-driven software engineering research. As an advocate for educational innovation and AI-enhanced learning, he is committed to strengthening talent pipelines, supporting regional innovation capacity, and driving meaningful social and economic impact.
"I am honoured to join NORCAT at such a pivotal moment for the industries we serve. NORCAT has a long-standing reputation as a catalyst for innovation and talent development," said incoming CEO Pejman Salehi. "I look forward to working with our team, partners, and global clients to expand the reach of our training, strengthen our innovation ecosystem, and help organizations prepare for the future of work."
Greg Maybee, Chair of the NORCAT Board of Directors stated, "We are excited to welcome Pejman Salehi to NORCAT and look forward to leveraging his wealth of experience as we continue to grow and evolve the organization. The Board also extends its sincere gratitude to NORCAT’s outgoing CEO, Don Duval who is stepping down after thirteen years of dedicated service and leadership".
"It has been a profound privilege to serve as CEO of NORCAT," said Don Duval. "I am incredibly proud of the global organization we have built - one rooted in a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and delivering customer success - all day, every day. I leave with deep gratitude for our amazing team, Board of Directors, and community, and with full confidence in the new leadership to carry NORCAT forward into its next chapter of growth and success."
This leadership transition marks an important milestone for NORCAT as it continues to expand its global impact, strengthen industry partnerships, and deliver innovation solutions that support the future of work.