Gelest Promotes Dr. Jonathan Goff to President

Founder Arkles steps down from role after many years of leadership.

Gelest Inc. tapped Dr. Jonathan Goff as president of Gelest, effective immediately.  A 13-year veteran of Gelest, Goff most recently served as Chief Technology Officer.  Having focused on technology, new product development, market introductions and growing customer relationships throughout his career, Goff is ideally suited to lead Gelest in its core mission of providing cutting-edge chemical technology, products and services. 
 
Dr. Barry Arkles, Gelest founder, after many years of leadership innovation, and globally recognized achievements has officially stepped down from the chief executive officer role effective Dec. 31, 2021. He formed Gelest, Inc. in 1991 to develop and manufacture silicon and metal-organic based chemicals. 
 
Arkles has accepted the position of Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Temple University. For more personnel news, look here.
 
 

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