Hudson Technologies Names New CFO

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  — Hudson Technologies Inc., a provider of refrigerant products and services to the HVACR industry, appointed Brian J. Bertaux to the role of CFO, effective immediately. Bertaux replaces Nat Krishnamurti who is leaving the company to pursue other endeavors.

Bertaux is a seasoned finance executive and previously spent 20 years at Trex Co. Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of composite decking and railing. During Mr. Bertaux’s tenure at Trex, the company grew annual revenue from $100 million to $900 million. At Trex, he served in roles of increasing responsibility, eventually serving as interim president of Trex Commercial Products.

More recently, Bertaux was vice president of finance for Von Drehle Corp., a provider of premium paper products, which was acquired by Marcal Paper in December 2022. He joins Hudson from Brown Haven Homes, a designer and builder of custom homes in the southeast, where he served as CFO.

Bertaux earned a bachelor’s in finance and accounting from Frostburg State University and a master’s of business administration from the University of Maryland.

“We are pleased to welcome Brian to Hudson Technologies and believe that with his extensive experience and proven success as a senior-level financial executive at both public and private entities, he brings a skill set and expertise ideally suited to his new role at our company,” said Hudson president and CEO Brian F. Coleman in a press release. “I look forward to working closely with Brian as we focus on expanding Hudson’s leadership role in the cooling and reclamation industry and driving shareholder value.”