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NTIC names Gautam Ramdas President and CEO, effective Sept 4, 2026
NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP
- Ramdas, ex-VP of Zerust Integrity Solutions, succeeds G. Patrick Lynch, who becomes Chairman and stays as employee for transition.
- Lynch served as CEO since 2006; departure is part of succession plan, not a disagreement with NTIC operations.
- Brian Haglund promoted to COO; Richard Nigon named lead independent director; board expanded from 8 to 9 directors.
- Ramdas receives $520,000 annual base salary plus 43,805-share restricted grant and stock options vesting over three years.
- Lynch retains $150,000 salary with $667,000 severance; Haglund receives $302,500 annual base salary.