Daniel Friedmann appointed CEO and chairman of Sanctuary AI

Jun 16, 2026 · Executive Hire · Sanctuary AI · Industrial

Sanctuary AI appointed former MDA and Carbon Engineering chief executive Daniel Friedmann as CEO and chairman.

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  • Friedmann moved from Sanctuary AI chairman into the chief executive role with the board's support.
  • He previously led aerospace company MDA for nearly two decades and later served as CEO and chairman of Carbon Engineering.
  • The company thanked outgoing CEO James Wells for his contributions.

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