Management Team

Paul Cooper
President

Paul has over 20 years of experience managing innovative technical inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… companies, bringing new advanced solutions to the market. His wide range of industry experience and successful business track record includes CEO and senior leadership roles at TSC Subsea, Halfwave, Oceaneering, and AGR Pipetech where his skills in management, market development, growth strategy, and sales played key roles in the achievement of outstanding performances.

Further to these experiences, Paul also held the position of Senior VP, Technology as a Service (TaaS) at Previan, NDT Global’s parent company, where he steered the deployment of the business strategy within Previan’s business units, stimulating growth and alignment with the company’s mission to keep the world’s infrastructure safe and productive.

Garrett Fitzsimons
Senior Vice President - Operations

With over 25 years of building successful data and software teams (IBM, DHL, EDS), Garrett has an in-depth knowledge of how to address business problems with technology. He is responsible for all data topics within NDT Global concerning data analysisThe evaluation process of extracting insights, patterns, and valuable information from the data collected during pipeline operations, inspections, or monitoring…, integrityThe capability of a pipeline to perform its intended function safely and reliably throughout its life. It includes a range of factors, including the structural … services, big data, business intelligence, software, governance, and infrastructure.

Garrett is passionate about delivering clarity for our customers through better data outcomes, focusing on engagement and on quality of content and delivery. Prior to NDT Global, Garrett was Director of Data Engineering at ServiceSource where he delivered data solutions to the world's largest technology organizations including Google, Microsoft, and Red Hat.

Muthu Chandrasekaran
Senior Vice President - Global Sales

With over two decades of leadership experience in the energy sector, Muthu has established a proven track record in driving corporate strategy, business development, and managing divisional P&L operations. As a key leader at NDT Global, he spearheads the organization’s revenue and growth strategies while overseeing global business development initiatives.

Muthu began his career at Pure Technologies, where he excelled in leadership roles as the Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Corporate Strategy, and Senior Vice President of Energy Pipelines with full P&L accountability, and was a key member of the senior leadership team when the company was acquired by Xylem Inc. Prior to joining NDT Global, he served as Vice President at Xylem, where he was responsible for two divisions within the Advanced Infrastructure Analytics unit—a key growth area for the company providing high-value solutions to manage infrastructure integrityThe capability of a pipeline to perform its intended function safely and reliably throughout its life. It includes a range of factors, including the structural ….

A registered professional engineer, Muthu holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta, underscoring his technical foundation and commitment to excellence in the industry. He has also completed numerous leadership & Finance programs at the Ivey Business School at Western University.

Dr. Thomas Hennig
Chief of Technology

Thomas started his career 15 years ago in a pipeline inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… research center, focused on MFLA type of non-destructive evaluation used on inline inspection (ILI) technology in which a magnetic field is induced in the pipe wall to detect, classify, and c… Hardware and Software development. Throughout his career, Thomas has led interdisciplinary teams for Ultrasonic corrosionThe deterioration or degradation of a pipeline caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Corrosion is a significant concern as it ca… Data analysisThe evaluation process of extracting insights, patterns, and valuable information from the data collected during pipeline operations, inspections, or monitoring…, Software, and algorithm development.

When joining NDT Global ten years ago, Thomas took over the role of a Product Manager responsible for the liquid ILI services provided by the company. He has been an advocate of the creation of Ultrasonic Geometry and Enhanced sizingA specialized technique used to accurately determine the dimensions and physical characteristics of defects, anomalies, or features within pipeline infrastructu…, Eclipse and Proton (Phased Array) development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our services.

In early 2020, Thomas joined the RnD department as VP Technology. He is now focusing on managing the global team to develop the latest technologies for even more accurate and precise pipeline inspection solutions.

Melinda Colwell
Vice President - People and Culture

Melinda, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Vice President of People and Culture, spearheading the company's global human resources operations. In her role, she formulates the People and Culture strategy to align with the organization's overarching business objectives. Melinda collaborates closely with Previan and NDT Global to harmonize processes and standards, ensuring effective functionality across Reward, Talent Development, People and Culture, Payroll, and Talent Sourcing in order to enhance operational efficiency and generate measurable value.

With two decades of human resources expertise, Melinda has worked in various capacities within the oil and gas sector for both public and private global corporations. Her extensive experience encompasses talent management, talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee wellness, compliance, and employee learning and development. Melinda joined NDT Global in 2017 and has held numerous positions, such as People and Culture Manager in Leduc, Senior People and Culture Manager for North America, and Director of Global Talent Management at Previan. In December 2022, she returned to NDT Global to lead the global human resources function as the Director of People and Culture.

Conal Casey
Vice President - Finance

With over 15 years of experience in finance leadership roles, Conal has worked for various global and multinational companies across production, retail, and service industries. He has provided expert financial analysis to enhance business understanding, deliver process improvements, and improve cashflow. His experience ranges from business acquisitions, integrations, divestments, restructuring, and systems integration.
Conal joined NDT Global in 2024 and is responsible for all aspects of financial management.

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