Gerald G. Colella has been an independent director of Columbus McKinnon since November 2021 and became Chair of the Board on April 1, 2023; he serves on the Human Capital, Compensation and Succession Committee. He brings senior leadership, financial and accounting expertise and deep industrial-technology experience, with a record of expanding into new geographies and markets.
Mr. Colella retired in 2020 as President and CEO of MKS Instruments after 36 years at the company, advancing from Vice President of Worldwide Operations to Chief Business Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Lowell, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and an honorary doctorate from the University of Massachusetts.