Cormetech, a manufacturer in the emissions control industry, is appointing Patricia Martinez as its new president & CEO, effective Aug. 19, 2024.

As part of the transition, Mike Mattes will retire from his role as president and CEO. Mattes, who has worked with Cormetech for over 17 years, will become chairman of the Cormetech board of directors.

As chairman of the board, Mike will continue to provide strategic oversight and support to the executive team.

Since 2021, Martinez has led the delivery of low-carbon energy solutions, with a focus on electrification, CCUS, bioenergy and hydrogen. An industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, she serves on the boards of NOV and Par Pacific. In the past Martinez has worked at Dupont, Shell Oil and Enerflex.

"It has been my privilege to lead Cormetech and work alongside such a talented group of individuals," Mattes said. "I am very confident that Patricia is the absolute right person to expand and globalize our catalyst business and commercialize our carbon capture portfolio of technologies and services. I look forward to supporting her in my new role as Chairman."