Gelest Inc. appointed Jonathan Goff, Ph.D., to president of Gelest, effective immediately. Goff has been with Gelest for 13 years, most recently serving as chief technology officer.
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Barry Arkles, Ph.D., Gelest founder, is stepping down from the chief executive officer role to accept the position of Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Temple University.
Goff said, “I am excited to take on this new role. Gelest has a strong technology roadmap for years to come thanks to the entrepreneurial vision of our previous CEO. We are well-positioned for strong growth, and with the support of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, we will continue to drive through new frontiers of technology and innovation.”
Arkles added, “I couldn’t be more pleased to have Jonathan take over the reins at Gelest. His strong grasp of the technology and markets, and a leadership style that is ... inclusive and directional give all stakeholders assurance that the strong growth and innovation that characterizes Gelest will continue. Jonathan brings palpable excitement and creativity to Gelest in his new role.”