MORRISVILLE, PA – Gelest Inc., Morrisville, Pennsylvania, announced that Dr. Barry Arkles has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Arkles is also the Chairman of the Board of Gelest, the company he co-founded in 1991. On Oct. 1, 2020, Gelest was acquired by Mitsubishi Chemical America Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., Tokyo, Japan.
“Dr. Arkles’ comprehensive knowledge of the business and technology of Gelest provides excellent continuity as members of the talented leadership team join to support the continued growth of the company in the key markets served: medical device, semiconductor, personal care, pharmaceutical and diagnostic science,” said Steve Yurich, President of MCA.