Chart Industries (Chart) has announced that Jill Evanko, president, chief executive officer (CEO), and a member of the company’s board of directors, will step down from her current roles to accept a new executive opportunity at a privately owned company, effective in early 2026. Evanko will continue as a senior advisor to Chart until the completion of the pending acquisition of the company by Baker Hughes. The board intends to appoint an interim CEO from within the Chart organization.
“On behalf of the entire Chart Board of Directors, I want to thank Jill for her innovative leadership and innumerable contributions to Chart over the past nine years,” said Andrew Cichocki, chair of the Chart board of directors. “As CEO, Jill spearheaded the strategic evolution of Chart’s portfolio, successfully building a world-class process technology and solution offering across high-growth sectors, including establishing an aftermarket, service and repair business. The global OneChart team continues preparing for the completion of the Baker Hughes transaction. To date, significant work has been undertaken to ensure a seamless integration of our complementary businesses. The board has full confidence in the Chart team, and we are grateful that Jill will remain a resource to Chart.”
Earlier this year, Baker Hughes announced its plan to acquire Chart (see “Baker Hughes Buys Chart,” September 2025 Gas Compression Magazine, p. 48). The transaction has been approved by Chart shareholders. It remains on track to close by mid-year 2026.
