Ecore names Jeff Coté as president and COO to drive growth

LANCASTER, Pa. - Ecore International, a company specializing in transforming reclaimed rubber materials into high-performance products, announced Monday the appointment of Jeff Coté as President and Chief Operating Officer. The appointment comes as Coté leaves Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST), a $4.77 billion market cap company that InvestingPro analysis shows is currently undervalued based on its Fair Value metrics.

Coté brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) from 2020 to 2024. Under his leadership, Sensata achieved $3.84 billion in revenue and maintained a solid financial health score of FAIR, according to InvestingPro data. During his tenure at Sensata, he also held positions as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing a period that culminated in a strong 20.6% year-to-date stock performance.

In his new role at Ecore, Coté will oversee daily operations and lead strategic initiatives, including market expansion through additional services across the company’s business lines and acquisitions. He will also focus on improving customer service, driving process enhancements, and supporting the integration of acquisitions such as the recently completed HTI Recycling purchase. For deeper insights into leadership transitions and their impact on company performance, discover over 12 exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis available through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports.

"Jeff is a great addition to the Ecore family, and he will be instrumental as we continue to accelerate growth across our business," said Art Dodge, Chairman and CEO of Ecore International, in a press release statement.

Coté has been on the board of directors of Trinseo since May 2014. His previous experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer of law firm Ropes & Gray from 2005 to 2006 and as Chief Operating, Financial and Administrative Officer of Digitas from 2000 to 2005. He also worked at Ernst & Young LLP from 1989 until 1997.

Ecore International, headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, focuses on rubber circularity and serves customers in more than 75 countries. The company designs technologies and solutions for various industries including rubber reclamation services, commercial flooring, play surfacing, and agricultural products.

In other recent news, Sensata Technologies announced the appointment of Andrew Lynch as the new Chief Financial Officer. Lynch, who has been with the company since 2009, was previously serving as Interim CFO and has held various financial leadership roles within Sensata. Additionally, Sensata Technologies declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for the third quarter of 2025, with the distribution scheduled for August 27, 2025. The company also launched a High Efficiency Contactor designed to facilitate compatibility between 400V and 800V electric vehicle charging systems.

In terms of financial projections, BofA Securities raised its price target for Sensata Technologies to $32, maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm anticipates second-quarter 2025 revenue of $939 million and earnings per share of $0.84, both slightly above Street estimates. These projections exceed Sensata’s own guidance, which forecasted $925 million in revenue and $0.83 in earnings per share. These developments reflect ongoing activities and expectations surrounding Sensata Technologies.

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