Hudson Technologies appoints Kenneth Gaglione as CEO

Published 13/11/2025, 22:38
Hudson Technologies appoints Kenneth Gaglione as CEO

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. - Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDSN), a profitable refrigerant services company with a market capitalization of $300 million, announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has appointed Kenneth Gaglione as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 24, 2025.

Gaglione previously served as Vice President of Operations at Hudson Technologies from 2020 through 2023 and later as a consultant to the company. During his tenure, he led strategic production initiatives and improved the company's supply chain capabilities.

Prior to joining Hudson in 2020, Gaglione was Global Marketing Director within Honeywell International's Advanced Materials Division, where he oversaw aftermarket distribution, sales, and strategic planning for refrigerant product lines. He also held positions at Rohm and Haas and Ciba-Geigy in the specialty chemicals sector.

Vincent Abbatecola, Lead Independent Director of Hudson Technologies, expressed confidence that Gaglione's operational experience and industry knowledge position him to lead the company's next growth phase. This leadership transition comes as the stock has shown mixed performance, gaining 14.5% over the past year despite recent weakness.InvestingPro data reveals that management has been aggressively buying back shares, potentially signaling confidence in the company's future prospects. The company's Pro Research Report provides deeper insights into how leadership changes might impact performance.

According to the company's statement, under Gaglione's leadership, Hudson will focus on organic growth within the HVAC sector while exploring strategic alliances and partnerships. With a strong financial foundation—holding more cash than debt and maintaining a healthy current ratio of 3.66—the company appears well-positioned for this strategic direction. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently undervalued compared to its Fair Value.

Hudson Technologies provides refrigerant products and services to the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry, with operations including refrigerant reclamation and system decontamination services.

The announcement was made in a press release issued by the company.

In other recent news, Hudson Technologies Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025, exceeding analyst expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $0.27, surpassing the forecasted $0.19, which represents a 42.11% surprise. Revenue for the quarter reached $74 million, slightly above the anticipated $73.34 million. These results highlight Hudson Technologies' continued financial performance. Additionally, the earnings call provided insights into the company's operations and strategies moving forward. The positive earnings report was noted by analysts, although no specific upgrades or downgrades were mentioned in the recent reports. Investors are likely to keep an eye on Hudson Technologies as it continues to navigate the market landscape.

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