Energy Recovery, Inc. announced the appointment of Matt Hostetler as Chief Human Resources Officer. Mr. Hostetler, the company?s first CHRO, brings more than 20 years? experience implementing talent strategies that drive business performance, including organizational design, leadership optimization, and retention-focused workforce culture programs. Mr. Hostetler will join Energy Recovery on June 19 and will strengthen the company?s position as a leading employer, recruiting and developing talent in support of the company?s growth across all lines of business.

He previously served in a variety of executive HR roles, including Chief People Officer of Sientra, Vice President of Human Resources for Kite (an independent company within Gilead Sciences), and leadership positions with Amgen and Honeywell. He holds a bachelor?s degree in Business Administration and a master?s degree in Labor and Human Resources from Ohio State University.