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Energy Recovery, Inc. Appoints Ricardo Freitas As Vice President and General Manager of CO2 Refrigeration Business and Matt Hostetler As Chief Human Resources Officer (Chro)

PUBLIC · ERIIMay 30, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

General Manager

Company

Energy Recovery

Ricardo Freitas
San LeandroManufacturingEnergyOil And GasRenewable Energy

Description

Energy Recovery, Inc. announced the appointment of Ricardo Freitas as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s CO2 refrigeration business and Matt Hostetler as Chief Human Resources Officer. These key hires support the company’s growth strategy and will play integral roles in executing the strategy and accelerating growth into new markets.

Company Information

Company

Energy Recovery

Location

San Leandro, California, United States

About

Energy Recovery is a trusted global leader in energy efficiency technology. Building on our pressure exchanger technology platform, we design and manufacture reliable, high-performance solutions that generate cost savings, increase energy efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions across several industries. With a strong foundation in the desalination industry, Energy Recovery has delivered transformative solutions that increase operational efficiency and environmental sustainability to our customers worldwide for more than 30 years. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Energy Recovery has manufacturing and R&D facilities in California, with sales and on-site technical support available globally.

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