Gevo Promotes Leke Agiri to Chief Financial Officer

Core Viewpoint - Gevo, Inc. has appointed Oluwagbemileke (Leke) Agiri as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 21, 2025, succeeding L. Lynn Smull, who will take on a new role as Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor to the CEO [1][2][3] Group 1: Leadership Transition - Leke Agiri has extensive experience in corporate finance and capital markets, having served in key leadership roles at Gevo since August 2022, most recently as Executive Vice President, Finance [2] - Lynn Smull expressed confidence in Agiri's capabilities and emphasized the importance of a smooth transition as he approaches retirement [3] - Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, highlighted Agiri's integral role in the finance team and the company's commitment to long-term succession planning [4] Group 2: Company Overview - Gevo is a diversified energy company focused on producing cost-effective, renewable fuels that enhance energy security and support rural economic growth [5] - The company operates one of the largest dairy-based renewable natural gas facilities in the U.S. and an ethanol plant with carbon capture and sequestration capabilities [5] - Gevo is also known for its innovative technology in producing synthetic aviation fuel and specialty alcohol-to-jet fuels, contributing to the U.S.'s leadership in energy innovation [5]