Hudson Technologies, Inc. announces that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Coleman has stepped down effective immediately. Coleman led Hudson Technologies as chairman, president, and chief executive officer since June 2020. He joined Hudson Technologies as chief financial officer in 1997 and was later appointed president and chief operating officer in August 2001.
Vincent Abbatecola, lead independent director of Hudson Technologies, comments, “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Brian for his dedication and contributions to Hudson Technologies. During his tenure, particularly in the difficult time after the passing of our founder Kevin Zugibe, Brian’s leadership and financial acumen allowed the company to further strengthen its competitive positioning in the marketplace while also transforming its balance sheet. … The Board is in late-stage evaluation and conversation with CEO candidates to lead Hudson in the next phase of its growth and expects to announce an appointment in the near term.”
Until the board completes its process and a permanent replacement is appointed, Brian Bertaux, chief financial officer, will assume chief executive officer responsibilities on an interim basis.