NEW YORK, NY - November 6, 2007 – Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Brennen, PE and Cyrus Izzo, PE as Co-Chief Executive Officers.  They will assume the titles of Co-Chief Operating Officers as well.

In restructuring the firm’s senior management, John Magliano will remain in his position as Chairman, providing leadership continuity and guidance.  G. Venkata Ramu has been named Vice Chairman and will continue to lead the firm’s technical advancement as Chief Engineer.

“Cyrus and Gary have been powerful contributors to the unprecedented growth of Syska Hennessy Group.” noted Mr. Magliano.  “Their appointments usher in a new era for the firm, building on a legacy of technical leadership that goes back to our founding almost 80 years ago.”

Mr. Brennen began his career with Syska Hennessy Group in 1982.  He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for the firm’s Western Region. He continues to be the Account Principal to some of the firm’s most prestigious clients.

A licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona and California, Mr. Brennen is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. degree in architectural engineering.  He is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), Los Angeles Chapter; the 7x24 Exchange; and the ACEC Risk Management Committee.

Mr. Izzo, who joined Syska Hennessy Group in 1993, most recently served as Senior Vice President and the firm’s National Critical Facilities Director – a position in which he will continue.  Under his leadership, a nationwide Critical Facilities Team was created to focus solely on designing, building, commissioning and operating critical and hypercritical facilities for 24/7 data-driven enterprises.  Clients include leading financial services, manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as healthcare providers and state and federal government agencies. 

Mr. Izzo has over 20 years of experience with all aspects of major building systems projects.  He holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College and is a licensed Professional Engineer in five states: NY, NJ, MA, PA, and CT.  He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the 7 x 24 Exchange and CoreNet Global.

SH Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. and Syska Hennessy Group Construction, Inc. (www.syska.com) is a national leader in consulting, engineering, technology and construction. The firm has helped engineer and construct some of the world's most innovative, technically sophisticated, and energy efficient buildings. Clients include leading corporations, fast-growing and high-tech companies, educational institutions, architectural and interior designers, and commercial developers, as well as state, local and federal government agencies.  With offices in 15 cities throughout the U.S. and projects around the world, Syska’s market specific solutions are based on local knowledge and access, supported by national staff resources and specialized expertise.