ESS Tech appoints Drew Buckley as CEO, names Goodman CSO/GC and Suhadolnik permanent CFO

ESS Tech, Inc.

Drew Buckley, former Head of Capital Markets Strategy, becomes CEO effective Jan 1, 2026; base salary $425K, annual target bonus up to 90%.
Kelly Goodman transitions from Interim CEO to Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel, salary increased to $360K.
Kate Suhadolnik, previously Interim CFO since Aug 2025, appointed permanent CFO with salary of $360K.
Company indicates manufacturing and first Energy Base deliveries expected in 2026; plans investor/analyst day.
Buckley spent 17 years at William Blair, most recently as Partner and sector leader for technology.

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