Hudson Technologies announced that Kenneth Gaglione will serve as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, with the transition taking effect on November 24, 2025. Gaglione joined Hudson in 2020 as Vice President of Operations, where he led production initiatives and strengthened the company’s supply‑chain and planning capabilities. Prior to that, he held senior roles at Honeywell’s Advanced Materials Division, overseeing aftermarket distribution and product strategy for HFO and legacy HFC refrigerants, giving him deep expertise in the refrigerant market that Hudson serves.
The board’s decision follows the retirement of the previous CEO and reflects Hudson’s strategy to deepen its position in the growing reclaimed‑refrigerant market. Gaglione’s operational background and experience with HFO/HFC products align with the company’s focus on capitalizing on the mandated HFC phasedown and expanding its footprint in emerging low‑GWP refrigerant segments. Management expects the new leadership to drive organic growth within the HVACR aftermarket, pursue strategic alliances, and accelerate the deployment of low‑GWP solutions.
Hudson’s leadership change signals a continued emphasis on operational excellence and sustainability. By placing a seasoned operations executive at the helm, the company aims to strengthen its competitive moat in reclamation technology and reinforce its core thesis of leveraging regulatory momentum to capture market share in the reclaimed‑refrigerant space.
The appointment underscores Hudson’s commitment to navigating the evolving refrigerant landscape, positioning the company to benefit from the global shift toward low‑GWP alternatives and the ongoing HFC phasedown. Gaglione’s track record suggests he will focus on scaling operations, optimizing supply chains, and building strategic partnerships to support the company’s long‑term growth objectives.
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