Ecovyst Inc. appointed Kurt J. Bitting as CEO and a Director of Ecovyst as Belgacem Chariag has departed the Company and the Board. During Belgacem's tenure, the Company made advancements, but the Board of Directors believes this leadership modernization will drive sustainable growth and shareholder value. In addition to the appointment of Mr. Bitting to the Board of Directors and to the CEO position, the Ecovyst Board of Directors announced that Kevin M. Fogarty will join the Board as the new, non-executive Chairman.

The Board of Directors also has promoted Tom Schneberger, currently the President of the Catalyst Technologies segment, to the position of President of Ecovyst.