NORCAT has hired a new chief executive officer.
The Sudbury innovation centre has announced Pejman Salehi has been chosen for the role, and will start in the position on March 2.
Salehi is described as having more than 15 years of senior leadership experience, most recently as vice-president, academic at Conestoga College in Kitchener, where he oversaw key schools including Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Trades, and Creative Industries.
He has 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, NORCAT said.
“I am honoured to join NORCAT at such a pivotal moment for the industries we serve. NORCAT has a longstanding reputation as a catalyst for innovation and talent development,” Salehi said in a news release.
