Gevo, Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Greg Hanselman as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 20, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New COO appointed: Greg Hanselman, age 60, was named Chief Operating Officer effective August 20, 2026.
  • Internal promotion: Hanselman had served as the company's Executive Vice President, Operations and Engineering since January 2026.
  • Base salary: Hanselman will receive an initial annual base salary of $380,000, subject to annual review.
  • Cash incentive eligibility: He is eligible for an annual cash incentive award equal to 65% of his base salary.
  • Equity grants: Expected equity grants under the company's equity incentive plan are 215% of his annual base salary, vesting on standard terms.
  • Severance participation: Hanselman will participate in the Gevo, Inc. Change in Control Severance Plan with 6-month severance benefits.

Hanselman's Background and Compensation Details at Gevo

According to the filing, Gevo's Board of Directors appointed Greg Hanselman as Chief Operating Officer on August 20, 2026. Before his role as Executive Vice President, Operations and Engineering at Gevo beginning in January 2026, the filing states Hanselman served as Owner and Principal for 5C Solutions, a private consulting business, from May 2024 through January 2026.

Prior to that, according to the filing, Hanselman held positions at Ingredion Incorporated, a publicly traded global ingredient solutions provider, serving as Vice President of Global Engineering from March 2022 through April 2024 and as Vice President of Operations from February 2020 through March 2022. The filing also notes that between 2008 and 2020, Hanselman served in a series of operational leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Tate & Lyle Plc, a publicly traded supplier of food and beverage products. He holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Iowa State University, the filing states.

In connection with his appointment, the filing discloses that Hanselman will receive an initial annual base salary of $380,000. He is eligible for an annual cash incentive award equal to 65% of his base salary and equity grants expected to equal 215% of his annual base salary, vesting on standard terms as specified in the company's form award agreements. The filing further states that Hanselman will participate in the Gevo, Inc. Change in Control Severance Plan with 6-month severance benefits. The filing notes there are no arrangements, family relationships, or related party transactions requiring disclosure in connection with his appointment. Gevo's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker NASDAQ:GEVO.

What Was Disclosed

Gevo disclosed the appointment of Greg Hanselman as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 20, 2026, along with his compensation terms, professional background, and participation in the company's Change in Control Severance Plan.