CDI Products names new president

Houston, Texas-based CDI Products has appointed Brent Regan as its new president.

Part of Advanced Sealing Technologies (AST), a division of the Michelin Group, CDI Products is a global provider of polymer engineering, including custom-designed functional components, sealing solutions, wear components and other solutions for critical applications in a variety of industry sectors.

Brent Regan

According to the company, Regan brings decades of experience in the high-tech polymer industry, as well as recent leadership in the construction and engineering sector, to his new role. It noted his proven record of executive leadership, business transformation, strategic development and customer-focused innovation.

“We are excited to welcome Brent to CDI Products,” said Leonard Casey, managing director of Advanced Sealing Technologies (AST). “His leadership style, technical acumen and global perspective align perfectly with our vision to be the trusted partner for customers in critical industries. Brent’s appointment underscores our commitment to growth, innovation and world-class execution.”

As president, Regan will lead the company’s global operations and innovation strategy, focusing on advancing material science, scaling partnerships with OEMs and end users, and continuing to position CDI Products as the partner of choice for critical applications worldwide.

“I am truly excited to return to the high-tech polymer industry and to join CDI Products at such an important time in its journey,” said Regan. “CDI’s reputation is built on putting the customer first and leveraging unmatched expertise in engineering, manufacturing, material science and global logistics. I look forward to working with our talented team to strengthen our leadership across key industries such as aerospace, semiconductor, hydrogen and renewable energy, industrial solutions and beyond, while continuing to deliver innovative solutions that drive value for our customers worldwide.”

Regan added that the ability to leverage CDI’s capabilities with the centers of excellence from AST’s global business units and the material science and composite solutions expertise of parent company Michelin uniquely positions CDI Products to address its customers’ most significant challenges.