Enviva announces John Keppler to return as chairman

Enviva announced that John Keppler is returning to the company as executive chairman, effective April 1. Thomas Meth will continue to lead the company as president and CEO, and the company’s interim chairman, Ralph Alexander, will transition to the role of lead independent director of the board. As previously announced, Keppler stepped down from his role as chairman and CEO of Enviva to address a heart condition. With Keppler’s recovery and rehabilitation following heart surgery well underway, he is returning to the company to support his co-founding partner and CEO, Thomas Meth. As executive chairman, in cooperation with Meth, Keppler is expected to help drive strategic corporate initiatives, growth, and interaction with key capital markets and financial stakeholders.