Duravant names Chart Industries CEO Jill Evanko as new chief executive

Duravant LLC announced Mike Kachmer will retire as chief executive officer, with Jill Evanko set to succeed him on January 5, 2026. Kachmer will continue serving as chairman during the transition.

Kachmer led Duravant for nearly 12 years and completed a 43-year career in industrial automation. Under his leadership, the company completed 30 acquisitions and expanded operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, establishing sales and service centers in Brazil, Mexico, China, Thailand, and India.

Evanko joins from Chart Industries Inc. (NYSE: GTLS), where she served as president and CEO since 2018. She previously held executive positions at Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) and its subsidiaries, and served as chief financial officer at Truck-Lite Co. LLC. Earlier roles included positions at Arthur Andersen LLP, Honeywell Corporation, and Sony Corporation.

She holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor's degree in business administration from La Salle University. Evanko currently serves as an independent director on the board of Greif Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B).

Duravant operates in food processing, packaging, and material handling industries, serving customers in more than 190 countries. The company is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, and is backed by private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Carlyle.

The information is based on a company press release.

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