leadership
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Chart Industries CEO Jillian Evanko resigns effective Jan 6, 2026; will remain senior advisor for Baker Hughes merger
CHART INDUSTRIES INC
- Evanko to step down as President/CEO and Board member; interim CEO to be appointed from within.
- She will serve as Senior Advisor through merger close, with fee of $1M/month (min $4M, max $9M) contingent on merger.
- Company amended employment agreements for Hotchkiss, Vinci, Brinkman, Belling increasing change-in-control severance multiples (e.g., from 100% to 200% for three executives).
- Baker Hughes merger remains on track for mid-2026; shareholder approval obtained and HSR waiting period expired.