PETROCATALYTICS APPOINTS CELEST HORTON AS PRESIDENT

Industry veteran to lead strategic growth, operational excellence, and long-term business development

BALTIMORE, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Petrocatalytics, a specialist in catalyst recycling, spent materials management, and environmental services for the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries, today announced the promotion of Celest Horton to the newly-created position of President. Horton, who joined the company in August of 2020 and most recently served as Executive Vice President, assumes her new role effective immediately and reports directly to Principals David Berman and Andrew Lis.

As President, Horton will oversee company operations, guide sales and marketing strategy, and lead long-term strategic planning initiatives. She will work closely with all internal business teams, corporate and customer accounts, and the company's network of business support partners.

"Having known Celest for much of her career, I've seen firsthand the intelligence, determination, and character she brings to every challenge," said Berman. "Since joining Petrocatalytics, she has played a critical role in shaping our success, and I'm thrilled to see her step into this position. Her leadership, industry knowledge, and commitment to our customers make her the ideal choice to serve as President."

A respected petrochemical industry professional with more than three decades of experience, Horton brings extensive expertise spanning engineering, technical operations, commercial strategy, and business leadership. Since joining Petrocatalytics in 2020, she has played a key role in advancing the company's mission of delivering innovative, environmentally responsible catalyst recycling and metals recovery solutions.

"Since joining Petrocatalytics, I've had the opportunity to combine the engineering, technical, and commercial experience I've gained throughout my career while contributing to a business that plays an important role in environmental services, catalyst recycling, and the circular metals economy," said Horton. "I'm honored to step into the role of President and excited to help shape the company's future alongside our talented team as we continue to grow and build on our success."

This promotion reflects Petrocatalytics' ongoing commitment to investing in strong leadership as the company continues to expand its capabilities and support customers across the refining, petrochemical, and chemical sectors.

To learn more about Petrocatalytics, please visit www.petrocatalytics.com 

About Petrocatalytics
Petrocatalytics is a catalyst recycling and environmental services specialist serving the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries. The company provides expertise in hydroprocessing catalysts, spent materials management, recycling and disposal solutions, environmental stewardship, and commercial consulting. Built on principles of honesty, integrity, and transparency, Petrocatalytics helps customers maximize the value of spent catalyst recycling while delivering responsible environmental outcomes. To learn more, visit www.petrocatalytics.com 

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