Waste Harmonics Keter CEO departs, interim named

Core Insights - Bob Boucher, CEO of Waste Harmonics Keter, has left the company to lead Novvia Group, a packaging company based in Missouri [1] - Scott Gilbertson, chair of Waste Harmonics Keter's board and partner at TPG, is currently serving as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement [1][2] Company Background - Waste Harmonics Keter is backed by TPG Growth, which acquired Keter Environmental in 2021 and merged it with Waste Harmonics in 2023 [2] - The merged entity is expected to serve approximately 750 customers across nearly 70,000 locations, combining Keter's retail services with Waste Harmonics' industrial waste capabilities [3] Organizational Changes - The company has been methodical in its merger approach, announcing layoffs earlier this year in its New York office as part of the restructuring process [4] - The new headquarters for Waste Harmonics Keter is located in Stamford, Connecticut, where Keter was previously based [4] Leadership History - Bob Boucher has a notable history in leading companies under private equity management, having served as president and CEO of Win Waste Innovations and previously as CEO of Wheelabrator Technologies [5][6] - Boucher's experience includes leadership roles at various companies in the waste management industry, such as Transpacific, WM, Republic Services, and Synagro [6]