WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas and renewable electricity, today announced that Ann Anthony has notified the Company of her intention to resign as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer to pursue another professional opportunity, and that Scott Contino, CFO of the Company’s sponsor, Fortistar, has been appointed as interim CFO. Mr. Contino has been part of the OPAL Fuels business since inception, and previously served as the CFO of its predecessor parent company.
Ms. Anthony’s departure date has not yet been determined but remains under discussion between the Company and Ms. Anthony. Mr. Contino will assist Ms. Anthony during the transition and take on the CFO role on the date of Ms. Anthony’s departure, once determined. The Board of Directors of the Company has commenced a search process for a permanent CFO.
Adam Comora, Co-Chief Executive Officer of OPAL Fuels, said, “We are proud of all that we have accomplished during Ann’s tenure – she was a key component of OPAL Fuels becoming a public company, raising capital, and executing on our growth plan. We appreciate Ann working with us to provide a smooth transition and thank her for all of her support. We wish her well in her new endeavors with an earlier stage growth company.”
Mr. Comora continued, “We are pleased to appoint Scott as interim CFO. Scott has the proven ability to help us continue the Company’s progress to maximize shareholder value. He is a seasoned CFO and an exceptional business leader who is well-suited to fill this interim role. Scott has been involved with the business for the last twenty-five years and his intimate familiarity with the business and his proven finance skills will provide steady leadership during our transition to a new CFO. Scott’s appointment reflects Fortistar’s continuing commitment to OPAL Fuels.”
Mr. Contino, age 56, has worked for over twenty-five years at Fortistar, a privately-owned investment firm that provides capital to build, grow and manage companies that address complex sustainability challenges. Mr. Contino has served as Fortistar’s CFO for the past eighteen years, where his principal responsibilities include company-wide accounting, tax, treasury, and insurance matters. Mr. Contino received an MBA from INSEAD and a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.
About OPAL Fuels Inc.
OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leading vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) and renewable electricity. RNG is a proven low-carbon energy source that is rapidly decarbonizing multiple sectors including the transportation and utility industries. The Company delivers complete renewable solutions to customers and production partners. With a portfolio of 24 operating renewable energy projects, the Company is positioned to advance the clean energy transition in support of renewable energy for transportation, utilities, EV charging infrastructure, and hydrogen fuel solutions. To learn more about the Company and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s harmful methane emissions and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.
