OPAL Fuels Appoints Scott Contino Interim Chief Financial Officer
13 October 2023 - 7:55AM
Business Wire
OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated producer
and distributor of renewable natural gas and renewable electricity
(the “Company”), today announced that Ann Anthony has notified the
Company of her intention to resign as the Company’s Chief Financial
Officer (“CFO”) to pursue another professional opportunity, and
that Scott Contino, CFO of the Company’s sponsor, Fortistar, has
been appointed as interim CFO. Mr. Contino has been part of the
OPAL Fuels business since inception, and previously served as the
CFO of its predecessor parent company.
Ms. Anthony’s departure date has not yet been determined but
remains under discussion between the Company and Ms. Anthony. Mr.
Contino will assist Ms. Anthony during the transition and take on
the CFO role on the date of Ms. Anthony’s departure, once
determined. The Board of Directors of the Company has commenced a
search process for a permanent CFO.
Adam Comora, Co-Chief Executive Officer of OPAL Fuels, said, “We
are proud of all that we have accomplished during Ann’s tenure -
she was a key component of OPAL Fuels becoming a public company,
raising capital, and executing on our growth plan. We appreciate
Ann working with us to provide a smooth transition and thank her
for all of her support. We wish her well in her new endeavors with
an earlier stage growth company.”
Mr. Comora continued, “We are pleased to appoint Scott as
interim CFO. Scott has the proven ability to help us continue the
Company’s progress to maximize shareholder value. He is a seasoned
CFO and an exceptional business leader who is well-suited to fill
this interim role. Scott has been involved with the business for
the last twenty-five years and his intimate familiarity with the
business and his proven finance skills will provide steady
leadership during our transition to a new CFO. Scott’s appointment
reflects Fortistar’s continuing commitment to OPAL Fuels.”
Mr. Contino, age 56, has worked for over twenty-five years at
Fortistar, a privately-owned investment firm that provides capital
to build, grow and manage companies that address complex
sustainability challenges. Mr. Contino has served as Fortistar’s
CFO for the past eighteen years, where his principal
responsibilities include company-wide accounting, tax, treasury,
and insurance matters. Mr. Contino received an MBA from INSEAD and
a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.
About OPAL Fuels Inc.
OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leading vertically
integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas
(“RNG”) and renewable electricity. RNG is a proven low-carbon
energy source that is rapidly decarbonizing multiple sectors
including the transportation and utility industries. The Company
delivers complete renewable solutions to customers and production
partners. With a portfolio of 24 operating renewable energy
projects, the Company is positioned to advance the clean energy
transition in support of renewable energy for transportation,
utilities, EV charging infrastructure, and hydrogen fuel solutions.
To learn more about the Company and how it is leading the effort to
capture North America’s harmful methane emissions and decarbonize
the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.
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