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DIRTT Announces Board and Leadership Updates

DIRTT (OTCQX: DRTTF) announced board and leadership changes effective November 26, 2025 to accelerate its transformation strategy.

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DIRTT (OTCQX: DRTTF) announced board and leadership changes effective November 26, 2025 to accelerate its transformation strategy. Scott Robinson was named Executive Chairman to coordinate and execute the Board’s strategic plan and oversee transformation initiatives. Adrian Zarate was named Chief Transformation Officer, will remain on the Board, and entered an employment agreement through June 30, 2026. In connection with these moves, Holly Hess Groos was appointed Lead Independent Director and Shally Pannikode joined the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee. Mr. Zarate also resigned his employment at 22NW and stepped down from the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee.

The company said the next phase will focus on business process optimizations to support long-term growth.

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  • Appointments effective November 26, 2025
  • Chief Transformation Officer role established with term to June 30, 2026
  • Lead Independent Director appointed to strengthen board independence

Negative

  • Short-term CTO term ends June 30, 2026
  • Director resigned employment at 22NW, signaling governance changes
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News Market Reaction – DRTTF

On Nov 28, the first trading day after this news, DRTTF closed 2.04% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Nov 28 session.

Market Context

This announcement detailed a governance realignment to support DIRTT’s transformation, elevating Sco...
Analysis

This announcement detailed a governance realignment to support DIRTT’s transformation, elevating Scott Robinson to Executive Chairman and appointing Adrian Zarate as Chief Transformation Officer through June 30, 2026. These roles centralize oversight of strategic and financial transformation initiatives. Set against prior updates on new projects, investor conferences, and softer Q3 2025 results, the news highlights an emphasis on execution discipline. Key metrics to watch include future disclosures on operational efficiencies, revenue trajectory, and how leadership changes interact with ongoing capital structure management.

Key Figures

Effective date: November 26, 2025 CTO term end: June 30, 2026 Current price: $0.6549 +5 more
Effective date
November 26, 2025
Start date for Executive Chairman and Chief Transformation Officer roles
CTO term end
June 30, 2026
Initial term of Chief Transformation Officer employment agreement
Current price
$0.6549
Price prior to leadership update publication
52-week high
$0.95
Pre-news 52-week trading range high
52-week low
$0.476
Pre-news 52-week trading range low
Price vs 52-week high
-31.06%
Distance from 52-week high before leadership announcement
Price change 24h
2.33%
Pre-article 24h move on announcement day
Volume relative
0.18x
Today’s volume vs 20-day average before news

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 26
5 events
  1. Nov 26

    Leadership changes

    24h Move
    +2.0%

    Executive Chairman and Chief Transformation Officer appointed to drive strategy.

  2. Nov 05

    Earnings release

    24h Move
    -1.1%

    Third quarter 2025 financial results reported with modest negative price reaction.

  3. Oct 28

    Earnings scheduling

    24h Move
    -4.3%

    Announcement of timing for Q3 2025 results and conference call.

  4. Oct 09

    Project awards

    24h Move
    -2.3%

    Over $7M in new projects across multiple sectors announced.

  5. Sep 18

    Investor conferences

    24h Move
    +2.9%

    Participation in two investor conferences to increase visibility.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

executive chairman, chief transformation officer, lead independent director, corporate governance and compensation committee
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executive chairman financial
"Scott Robinson has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board"
An executive chairman is the board leader who also takes an active role in running the company, combining oversight of the board with hands-on involvement in strategy and major decisions. For investors, this matters because it concentrates influence in one person—like a team captain who both sets the game plan and plays on the field—so their judgment can speed decisions but also increases governance and succession risk that can affect stock value.
chief transformation officer financial
"Adrian Zarate has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer"
A chief transformation officer is the senior executive responsible for planning and overseeing major changes to how a company operates, such as reorganizing teams, updating technology, or shifting business strategy. Investors care because successful transformation can boost efficiency, cut costs, open new revenue streams or reduce risk—much like a renovation manager who retools a house to increase its value and appeal to buyers.
lead independent director financial
"the Board has appointed Holly Hess Groos as Lead Independent Director"
A lead independent director is a board member who is not part of company management and is chosen to coordinate and represent the other independent directors, often running sessions without the CEO, helping set meeting agendas, and serving as a liaison between shareholders and the board. For investors, this role signals stronger, more balanced oversight—like a neutral referee who helps ensure decisions are fair, transparent and focused on protecting shareholder interests.
corporate governance and compensation committee financial
"will step down from the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee"
A corporate governance and compensation committee is a group of independent board members who set rules for how a company is run and decide pay, bonuses, and stock awards for top executives. Investors care because the committee shapes leadership incentives and oversight—like a referee and coach combined—so its choices affect whether managers act in shareholders’ long-term interest, influencing risk, performance, and company value.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (“DIRTT”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, “us” or “ours”) (TSX: DRT; OTCQX: DRTTF), a leader in industrialized construction, today announced two strategic short-term appointments to accelerate the Company’s transformation strategy. Scott Robinson has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board and Adrian Zarate has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer, each effective November 26, 2025.

Mr. Robinson has served on the Board of Directors since April 2022 and was appointed as Chairman of the Board in June 2024. In his new role as Executive Chairman, Mr. Robinson will coordinate the execution of the strategic plan established by the Board and executive team, execute on business and operational transformation initiatives and oversee the work of the newly appointed Chief Transformation Officer. In connection with this appointment, the Board has appointed Holly Hess Groos as Lead Independent Director.

Mr. Zarate, who has served on DIRTT’s Board of Directors since July 2025 as the director nominee of 22NW Fund, LP (“22NW”), will remain on the Board and will step down from the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee. He will also resign from his employment at 22NW effective immediately. Shally Pannikode, an independent member of the Board, will be appointed to the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee. As Chief Transformation Officer, Mr. Zarate will collaborate with Mr. Robinson and the Company's executive team to implement financial aspects of the Company’s transformation plan. In connection with his appointment as Chief Transformation Officer, Mr. Zarate entered into an employment agreement with the Company for an initial term ending on June 30, 2026.

“Over the past year, our transformation process has successfully supported an expanded revenue strategy and established a strong foundation for growth,” said Benjamin Urban, Chief Executive Officer. “This next phase will focus on business process optimizations that we believe will set us up for long-term success.”

About DIRTT Environmental Solutions

DIRTT is a leader in industrialized construction. DIRTT’s system of physical products and digital tools empowers organizations, together with construction and design leaders, to build high-performing, adaptable, interior environments. Operating in the workplace, healthcare, education, and public sector markets, DIRTT’s system provides total design freedom, and greater certainty in cost, schedule, and outcomes. DIRTT’s interior construction solutions are designed to be highly flexible and adaptable, enabling organizations to easily reconfigure their spaces as their needs evolve. Headquartered in Calgary, AB Canada, DIRTT trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “DRT” and on the OTCQX under the symbol "DRTTF".

Certain statements contained in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this news release are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “can,” "plan," the negatives thereof, variations thereon and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.

Forward-looking statements are based on certain estimates, beliefs, expectations, and assumptions made in light of management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that may be appropriate. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Due to the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions inherent in forward-looking information, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects include, but are not limited to, risks described under the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and also in the Company’s other continuous disclosure filings available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Our past results of operations are not necessarily indicative of our future results. You should not rely on any forward-looking statements, which represent our beliefs, assumptions and estimates only as of the dates on which they were made, as predictions of future events. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even though circumstances may change in the future, except as required under applicable securities laws. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ir@dirtt.com


FAQ

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Who was appointed Executive Chairman of DIRTT (DRTTF) on November 26, 2025?

Scott Robinson was appointed Executive Chairman effective November 26, 2025.

What is Adrian Zarate’s new role at DIRTT (DRTTF) and how long is the agreement?

Adrian Zarate was named Chief Transformation Officer and entered an employment agreement through June 30, 2026.

What board changes did DIRTT (DRTTF) announce alongside the leadership appointments?

Holly Hess Groos was appointed Lead Independent Director and Shally Pannikode joined the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee.

Did Adrian Zarate remain on DIRTT’s board after his appointment as Chief Transformation Officer?

Yes. He will remain on the Board but stepped down from the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee.

When will DIRTT’s announced leadership changes take effect for shareholders tracking DRTTF?

All announced leadership changes are effective on November 26, 2025.

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