Innventure Names Grieco CEO as Haskell Retires After Six Years
Event summary
- Dr. Bill Grieco appointed CEO of Innventure, effective October 1, 2026.
- Bill Haskell retires after 45-year career, including six years as Innventure CEO.
- Grieco previously served as Innventure’s Chief Technology Officer (2022–2024) and CEO of Refinity.
- Haskell to assist in transition until October 1, 2026.
The big picture
Innventure’s CEO transition comes as the industrial growth conglomerate seeks to scale its model of commercializing breakthrough technologies. Grieco’s deep internal knowledge and experience in both R&D and operational scaling position him to navigate Innventure’s next phase, though sustaining partnerships and execution will be critical amid a competitive manufacturing landscape.
What we're watching
- Leadership Transition
- How Grieco’s first 100 days plan will shape Innventure’s near-term strategy and execution.
- Operational Continuity
- Whether Grieco can maintain momentum in scaling Innventure’s operating companies post-transition.
- Multinational Partnerships
- The pace at which Grieco strengthens relationships with multinational partners to drive growth.