Luiz Verzegnassi joined Waste Harmonics Keter as the company's new CEO and a member of its board of directors on Monday, the company announced. Waste Harmonics Keter had been searching for a permanent leader since November, when former CEO Bob Boucher departed.
Waste Harmonics Keter is backed by private equity platform TPG Growth. TPG first acquired Keter Environmental in 2021 before merging it with Waste Harmonics in 2023.
Verzegnassi comes to Waste Harmonics Keter from GE HealthCare, where he most recently spent more than six years as president and CEO of services. Verzegnassi was at GE for more than 17 years, prior to which he held roles at Acument Global Technologies, Volkswagen's Brazil division and Ford Motor Co. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s business school in 2001.
Waste Harmonics Keter Board Chairman Scott Gilbertson has served as interim CEO prior to Verzegnassi’s hiring. In a statement, Gilbertson said Verzegnassi had a history of driving growth for the businesses he led.
“His experience leading large, complex organizations, and commitment to customer success make him exceptionally well positioned to lead Waste Harmonics Keter into its next chapter,” Gilbertson said.
In a statement, Verzegnassi said he was joining Waste Harmonics Keter “at such an exciting time in the company's evolution.”
“The team has built an exceptional reputation for delivering reliable waste management services, helping organizations to operate more efficiently. I look forward to working with the board and our talented team to strengthen our market leadership, deepen customer partnerships, and continue delivering measurable value through technology, sustainability and service,” he said.
The waste broker has restructured somewhat since its merger, moving its headquarters to Stamford, Connecticut, and completing a round of layoffs. Boucher was announced as CEO on May 3, 2024; he had previously led Macquarie-backed Win Waste Innovations.
Waste Harmonics Keter offers a range of waste and recycling solutions to more than 700 customers across more than 70,000 sites, per its website. Covered material streams include MSW, single-stream recycling, organics and food waste, used cooking oil, grease trap waste, universal waste, electronic waste and construction and demolition debris.
In the announcement, the company noted plans to invest in advanced technology, analytics, and service capabilities. In 2025, Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Mohan told Waste Dive the company saw an appetite in the market for a high-technology service provider.
