Gevo Adds Renewable Fuels Veteran as CCO and Ex-Virent Legal Chief as General Counsel
Gevo named Kyle James as Chief Commercial Officer and Dave Kettner as General Counsel to bolster CEO Paul Bloom’s leadership with James’s 25+ years in renewable fuels at ADM and Kettner’s 20+ years in legal roles at Virent. These appointments boost Gevo’s commercial strategy and sustainable aviation fuel scaling.
1. Executive Appointments
On April 1, 2026, Gevo appointed Kyle James as Chief Commercial Officer and Dave Kettner as General Counsel, rounding out CEO Paul Bloom’s executive leadership team. James brings over 25 years of commercial leadership at ADM, while Kettner contributes more than two decades of legal and commercialization experience at Virent.
2. Commercial Leadership Boost
James’s track record includes leading large-scale teams in renewable fuels and performance chemicals, positioning him to drive growth in Gevo’s sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon products business. His prior work with Gevo on advancing commercial initiatives suggests a seamless transition into the CCO role.
3. Legal and Commercialization Expertise
Kettner’s experience scaling early-stage renewable fuels and chemicals companies to commercialization will strengthen Gevo’s governance, compliance and strategic partnerships. His background in IP protection and government affairs supports the company’s roadmap for facility expansions and carbon management projects.