Centuri Appoints Behzad Kazerani Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development, U.S. Gas and Special Projects

Seasoned energy executive to lead strategic sales efforts, positioning Centuri to capture market share amid growing demand for infrastructure solutions

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CTRI) (“Centuri” or the "Company"), a leading, North American utility infrastructure services company, today announced the appointment of Behzad Kazerani as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for its U.S. Gas and Special Projects business.

With more than 30 years of experience in sales and business development across energy infrastructure. Mr. Kazerani brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership to Centuri. In this new role, he will be responsible for driving a unified and strategic approach to sales and business development across Centuri’s U.S. Gas operations. His efforts will focus on capturing additional market share, leveraging internal capabilities and insights, and building on Centuri’s strong customer relationships, which average more than 24 years.

Mr. Kazerani’s career includes leadership roles at globally recognized energy services companies and consulting firms, including Petrofac, Wood (formerly Wood Group Mustang), and KBR. Most recently, he served as Chief Business Development Officer at EnerMech. His US and global experience and deep industry expertise are expected to bolster Centuri’s growth and margin capture across US gas end markets.

“As demand for our service offerings accelerates in line with global energy demand, Behzad’s appointment is instrumental to aligning Centuri’s capabilities with market opportunities, ensuring we grow market share through strategic customer engagement, expanded reach, and by leveraging our full suite of capabilities to serve the entire energy value chain,” said Centuri US Gas President Dylan Hradek. “Behzad’s proven track record and strategic vision make him an ideal leader as we amplify the Company’s focus on profitable growth.”

Mr. Kazerani holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering. He is also a Chartered Civil Engineer, bringing both academic rigor and practical expertise to his new role.

Learn more about Centuri’s capabilities at https://centuri.com.

About Centuri

Centuri Holdings, Inc. is a strategic utility infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.

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