Chart Industries (GTLS) elevates Gerry Vinci to President with no interim CEO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chart Industries, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gerry Vinci, currently Chief Human Resources Officer, as President of the company effective January 6, 2026. The Board also stated that it does not intend to appoint an interim Chief Executive Officer at this time, indicating a leadership structure where the President role gains added prominence.

Mr. Vinci, age 60, has served as Chart’s Chief Human Resources Officer since December 2016 and became an executive officer in August 2017. He brings prior executive human resources and legal experience from Dover Corporation, Harsco Corporation, and Sunoco, Inc., and holds an economics degree from Villanova University and a law degree from Temple University. His existing employment terms remain in place, with only an ordinary-course annual base salary increase.

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Corporate governance analyst

Chart elevates its HR chief to President, reshaping top leadership roles.

The Board of Chart Industries has appointed Gerry Vinci, previously Chief Human Resources Officer, as President effective January 6, 2026, while explicitly choosing not to name an interim Chief Executive Officer. This shifts formal responsibilities at the top of the organization without changing Vinci’s underlying employment terms beyond a routine base salary increase.

Vinci’s background is heavily weighted toward human resources and legal roles at industrial companies including Dover Corporation, Harsco Corporation, and Sunoco, Inc. That experience suggests familiarity with complex, global manufacturing organizations, although the filing does not describe specific operating responsibilities tied to the President role. Actual business impact will depend on how duties are allocated among senior leaders under this structure.

Investors may pay attention to future company communications or filings that clarify how decision-making is shared between the President, the Board, and other executives following this appointment, as this will frame how strategic and operational leadership is exercised after January 6, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

Form 8-K

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2026

CHART INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-11442		34-1712937
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employment Identification No.)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 364-8700

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01		GTLS		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Chart Industries, Inc. (“Chart”) has appointed Gerry Vinci, Chart’s Chief Human Resources Officer, as the President of Chart, effective as of January 6, 2026. The Board does not intend to appoint an interim Chief Executive Officer at this time.

Mr. Vinci, age 60, was appointed as Chart’s Chief Human Resources Officer and has served in that capacity since December 5, 2016, when he joined Chart. Mr. Vinci was designated an executive officer of Chart on August 23, 2017. Prior to joining Chart, Mr. Vinci held various executive human resources-related roles at Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), a diversified global manufacturer, from February 2013 to November 2016, including as the Vice President, Human Resources for the Dover Engineered Systems and Dover Refrigeration and Food Equipment segments. From 1997 to 2013, Mr. Vinci served in numerous human resources-related roles and as Senior Counsel for Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC). Prior to that, Mr. Vinci was an attorney for Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE: SUN). Mr. Vinci earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Villanova University in 1987 and a Juris Doctorate degree from Temple University in 1990.

In connection with Mr. Vinci’s appointment to President, the terms and conditions of his employment did not change, although he will receive an annual increase in his base salary in the ordinary course.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CHART INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:		/s/ Herbert G. Hotchkiss
Name:		Herbert G. Hotchkiss
Title:		Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Date: January 9, 2026

FAQ

Who was appointed President of Chart Industries (GTLS)?

Chart Industries appointed Gerry Vinci, its current Chief Human Resources Officer, as President, effective January 6, 2026.

Is Chart Industries (GTLS) appointing an interim CEO?

The Board of Chart Industries stated that it does not intend to appoint an interim Chief Executive Officer at this time.

What is Gerry Vinci’s background before becoming President of Chart Industries (GTLS)?

Gerry Vinci has served as Chart’s Chief Human Resources Officer since December 2016 and an executive officer since August 2017. He previously held executive human resources roles at Dover Corporation and earlier positions at Harsco Corporation and Sunoco, Inc.

Did Chart Industries (GTLS) change Gerry Vinci’s employment terms when he became President?

The company stated that, in connection with his appointment as President, the terms and conditions of Mr. Vinci’s employment did not change, other than an annual base salary increase in the ordinary course.

What are Gerry Vinci’s educational qualifications at Chart Industries (GTLS)?

Gerry Vinci earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Villanova University in 1987 and a Juris Doctorate from Temple University in 1990.

When did Gerry Vinci join Chart Industries (GTLS)?

Gerry Vinci joined Chart Industries on December 5, 2016 as Chief Human Resources Officer and was designated an executive officer on August 23, 2017.