Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO) Appoints Greg Hanselman as Executive Vice President of Operations and Engineering
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading company in renewable fuels, chemicals, and carbon management, has announced the appointment of Greg Hanselman as Executive Vice President of Operations and Engineering. This strategic addition comes as Gevo prepares for growth and succession planning, coinciding with the planned retirement of long-time Chief Operating Officer Chris Ryan in June 2026.
Profile of Greg Hanselman
Greg Hanselman joins Gevo from Ingredion (NYSE: INGR), where he served as Vice President of Global Engineering. He has also held the position of Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing at Tate & Lyle, both known for their leadership in plant-based food and industrial ingredients. Additionally, Hanselman has experience from various roles at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company.
Dr. Paul Bloom, President of Gevo, stated, “Greg brings decades of agriprocessing and precision fermentation experience along with robust business acumen in operations, engineering, and supply chain management. His proven track record in operational excellence and leadership will significantly benefit Gevo's current and future growth initiatives.”
Future Plans and Insights
In his new role, Hanselman aims to enhance value from Gevo's current assets and strong pipeline of innovation. “I am excited to join the Gevo team and get to work building value from our current assets, growth projects, and strong pipeline of innovation,” he remarked upon his appointment.
As part of Gevo's comprehensive strategy, Mr. Hanselman is anticipated to assume the COO role following Dr. Ryan's retirement.
About Gevo
Gevo is a next-generation diversified energy company that is committed to fueling America’s future with cost-effective, drop-in fuels that enhance energy security, reduce carbon footprints, and invigorate rural communities.
- Development of renewable products, including synthetic aviation fuel (SAF) and motor fuels.
- Ownership of an ethanol plant paired with a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) facility.
- Leading one of the largest dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in the U.S.
- Established the world's first production facility for specialty alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) fuels and chemicals.
- Currently developing a large-scale ATJ facility in North Dakota.
Gevo employs a market-driven approach to creating value in local economies while ensuring transparency and efficiency in tracking the sustainability attributes of their supply chain.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” These involve potential risks and uncertainties regarding the future operations and growth of Gevo, including the insights related to Dr. Ryan’s retirement and the anticipated benefits of Mr. Hanselman’s hiring.
Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For further discussions on risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results, please refer to Gevo's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as subsequent reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact Information
Media Contact: Heather L. Manuel, VP, Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships - PR@gevo.com
Investor Relations Contact: Eric Frey, VP of Finance & Strategy - IR@Gevo.com