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Gevo Names Paul Bloom as Incoming CEO to Succeed Long-Time Leader Patrick Gruber Who Will Retire on April 1, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuel and chemicals, and carbon management, today
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[{"type":"text","content":"ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuel and chemicals, and carbon management, today announced a strategic leadership transition designed to position the company for continued growth and innovation. Effective December 9, 2025, Dr. Paul Bloom has been appointed President of Gevo, Inc. and a director on Gevo’s Board of Directors. Gevo’s long-standing Chief Executive Officer and board member, Dr. Patrick Gruber, has assumed the role of Executive Chair of the Board. Board Chairman William H. Baum has moved into the role of lead independent director. As part of the succession plan, Dr. Gruber will continue as Chief Executive Officer until his retirement on April 1, 2026, at which time Dr. Bloom will succeed Dr. Gruber as Chief Executive Officer. “I am honored to be leading Gevo into its next phase of critical growth,” said Dr. Bloom. “Our team is committed to delivering cost-effective fuels, chemicals, and carbon management solutions that create value for our customers and shareholders. Pat’s vision and dedication have established Gevo as a global leader in our industry. My focus will be on increasing profitability from our active businesses while leveraging our technology, business system, and intellectual-property portfolio to accelerate Gevo’s growth.” “Gevo is entering an exciting new chapter,” said Dr. Gruber. “Paul brings deep expertise and a proven track record of driving innovation and business results in renewable fuels, chemicals, and now capturing value from carbon management. His leadership will be instrumental as Gevo continues to scale and deliver on its mission to fill the critical market need for jet fuel as well as other fuels and chemicals.” Dr. Bloom joined Gevo in 2021 and has played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s technology and executing commercial strategy. “Paul learned a lot at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (“ADM”), especially about developing and running new businesses, as well as commercializing renewable resource-based technologies,” said Dr. Gruber. “At Gevo, he has been developing the commercial business for delivering value from both jet fuel and carbon. He’s an excellent leader who understands the whole of the business system and value chain. We believe that as President and future CEO, Paul will focus on accelerating Gevo’s gr...