Next generation diversified energy company Gevo, Inc., has announced a leadership transition for the future of the company.

Dr. Paul Bloom has been appointed President of Gevo, Inc. and a director on Gevo’s Board of Directors, while 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.

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 growth trajectory and building value for the company and its shareholders.”