Accomplished Human Resources Executive with
25+ Years of Experience to Join Aspen; Kelley Conte, SVP of
Human Resources, to Retire Following Valued Career Contributions at
Aspen
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 5,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:
ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"),
a technology leader in sustainability and electrification
solutions, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Pittman as Chief Human Resources
Officer. Ms. Pittman will report to Don
Young, Aspen's President
and Chief Executive Officer, joining the Company's Executive
Committee. Ms. Pittman will succeed Kelley
Conte, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, who will
retire from Aspen following an
impactful tenure as a key Aspen
leader over the last eight years.
With over 25 years of business-oriented global human resources
experience, Ms. Pittman brings a broad range of skills and
expertise to Aspen. She previously
served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources
Officer at Excelitas Technologies Corporation. Prior to Excelitas,
Ms. Pittman was a senior human resources executive at Boston
Scientific, where she served in a number of HR leadership roles
during a 12-year tenure, including leading HR for the EMEA region
and the global operations organization and oversight of the global
talent management, HR strategy and planning, and HR operations
functions. Before joining Boston Scientific, Ms. Pittman held roles
at Covidien (now Medtronic) and The New York Times Companies, as a
business transformation consultant, and director of various HR,
program management and business transformation programs,
respectively. Ms. Pittman is a graduate of Syracuse University, B.A., and holds a J.D. from
Suffolk Law School as well as an M.B.A. from Suffolk Sawyer School
of Business.
Mr. Young commented, "Stephanie joins our management team at an
important moment in the Company's evolution. She is recognized in
her field and among her peers as a business-minded human resources
strategist with the ability to effectively design and execute
initiatives that link people and culture to organizational strategy
and high performance. She is also a visible and committed champion
of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives in the
workplace, lending her active support to developing talent, leading
with empathy, fostering collaboration and delivering business
growth. Stephanie's strong commitment to these ideals is closely
aligned with Aspen's core values
and priorities, and I look forward to her meaningful contributions
to our future success."
Ms. Pittman remarked, "I am honored and excited to be joining
the Aspen team as its Chief Human
Resources Officer as the Company embarks on its next phase. I look
forward to working with Don, the Board, the executive team, the HR
team, and all employees at Aspen
to design and deliver a human resources strategy that supports the
Company's growth and its ability to serve its customers and
partners, engages its employees, and contributes to the important
mission of clean energy, electrification and sustainability.
Aspen's commitment to fostering a
culture that values inclusion, collaboration and innovation
provides a strong framework for our future success, and I look
forward to working with the talented team at Aspen to continue building on this
foundation.
Ms. Pittman will join the Company on September 5, 2023, and will transition into her
new role with the support of her predecessor, Ms. Conte, who
intends to retire following eight years of dedicated service to
Aspen. Ms. Conte will step down
from her role effective September 5,
2023.
Ms. Conte remarked, "It has been a privilege to work alongside
such talented and dedicated individuals who have not only
contributed to the success of the Company, but also enriched my own
professional journey over the past eight years. I am proud of the
strides we've made in growing the Company while maintaining a
workplace that values the well-being of our employees and empowers
them to grow both personally and professionally. As I step into
retirement, I have full confidence in the capable hands of our
executive and HR teams, and I am committed to providing a smooth
transition for Ms. Pittman to step into the role of Chief Human
Resources Officer. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude
to Don, the Board, and the entire Aspen family for their unwavering support and
camaraderie. It's been an incredible journey, and I will cherish
the memories and relationships I've built here."
"I would like to express my deep gratitude to Kelley for her
significant contributions to Aspen," noted Mr. Young. "Kelley was
instrumental in guiding our HR function through Aspen's transformational growth, our response
to the COVID pandemic, and a host of successful programs and
initiatives that always put our employees first. Kelley has been a
wonderful colleague and friend, and I want to recognize her for her
important role at Aspen over the
last eight years. Aspen would not
be what or where it is today without Kelley's stewardship,
dedication, compassion, and grace."
About Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability
and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology
enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives
around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility and
clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin®
products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the
electric vehicle ("EV") market. Aspen Battery Materials, the
Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the
performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers
to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs.
Aspen's Spaceloft® products
provide building owners with industry-leading energy efficiency and
fire safety. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are
valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies.
Aspen's strategy is to partner
with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel
Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets.
Headquartered in Northborough,
Mass., Aspen manufactures
its products at its East Providence,
R.I. facilities.
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