Gerald G. Colella, Chair of the Board (Independent Director) at Columbus Mckinnon Corp.. Biography, career history and compensation sourced from Columbus Mckinnon Corp. proxy statement (SEC Schedule 14A).
About
Gerald G. Colella has been an independent director of Columbus McKinnon since November 2021 and became Chair of the Board on April 1, 2023; he serves on the Human Capital, Compensation and Succession Committee. He brings senior leadership, financial and accounting expertise and deep industrial-technology experience, with a record of expanding into new geographies and markets.
Mr. Colella retired in 2020 as President and CEO of MKS Instruments after 36 years at the company, advancing from Vice President of Worldwide Operations to Chief Business Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Lowell, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and an honorary doctorate from the University of Massachusetts.
Roles
Columbus Mckinnon Corp.
Chair of the Board (Independent Director) · Current role
November 2021–present
MKS Instruments
President and Chief Executive Officer · Retired in 2020 after 36 years, advancing from VP of Worldwide Operations to Chief Business Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
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GCP Applied Technologies
Director
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External Roles
MKS Instruments (Nasdaq: MKSI)
Chairman of the Board
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University of Massachusetts
Member of the Board of Trustees; Vice Chair, Compensation Committee; Treasurer, UMass Building Authority
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Director Compensation
FY 2026
Fees earned or paid in cash
$170,000
Includes$90,000 annual cash retainer (pro-rated from May 2025) plus an $80,000 Board Chair fee
Stock awards
$130,006
FormCommon stock / RSUs granted with immediate vesting