‘New chapter’ at Gevo CEO prepares to step down

Gevo has announced a strategic leadership transition designed to position the company for continued growth and innovation.
Dr Paul Bloom has been appointed president of Gevo 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.
As part of the succession plan, Dr Gruber will continue as CEO until his retirement on April 1, 2026, at which time Dr Bloom will succeed Dr Gruber.
“I am honoured 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.
“Paul learned a lot at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, 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 growth trajectory and building value for the company and its shareholders.”