Saif Siddiqui is the newly appointed CEO of the international flow control solutions provider. CIRCOR takes over as the head of the company. As of January 26, 2026, Siddiqui will take over as the Chief Executive Officer of CIRCOR. Succeeding the former CEO, Tony Najjar. This is a move by the company to further position itself as a leader. In the industry, and to create value for the long term. CIRCOR is a company that delivers mission-critical products to the industrial, naval, and aerospace markets worldwide.
“We want to thank Tony for his leadership as CEO. The progress CIRCOR has made under his direction, and we’re pleased to have him continue supporting us. The company as Vice Chairman,” said Dan Daniel, Executive Advisor for KKR Americas Private Equity. Chair of the CIRCOR Board of Directors. “We are excited to have Saif join CIRCOR as CEO, and we are confident in the strong leadership. He brings depth of experience he brings to build on our momentum. Executing our strategy with discipline and creating long-term value,” he added.
“Serving as CEO of CIRCOR over the past four years has been the privilege of a lifetime,” said Tony Najjar. “I’m especially proud of making all 3,500 of our employees owners in CIRCOR’s success. I am thrilled with what they have been able to accomplish as a result: stepping up. Accelerating our success and delivering for our customers every day. Our company is well-positioned for continued growth. I am confident that under Saif’s leadership & our strong team across the globe, CIRCOR will continue to reach new heights. I look forward to continuing to support Saif & our leadership team. From my new role as Vice Chairman of the Board.”
Leadership Transition to Drive Long-Term Growth
Also, the appointment of the CEO is a move by the company to ensure. That there is continuity in the governance and dynamics of the company. As the former CEO, Tony Najjar, is appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of CIRCOR.
“I’m honored to be joining CIRCOR at this historic time & am grateful. To the Board for their confidence,” said Saif Siddiqui. “CIRCOR’s many unique strengths across teams, markets, and customer relationships position us well for the future. I’m appreciative of Tony’s leadership and value having the continued benefit of his experience. Working together in the service of our customers, investors, and colleagues. I look forward to further accelerating growth, enabled by a culture of ownership, performance, and operational excellence.”
“Saif is a tenured leader with deep operating expertise and a strong customer-centric mindset. We are looking forward to seeing Saif lead. The Company, in its next phase of growth,” commented Josh Weisenbeck, a Partner at KKR. “We are grateful for Tony’s many contributions. To the Company and his continued support as he transitions into his new role as Vice Chairman,” he added.
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Source: Businesswire
