Covista Inc.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 6, 2026.
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FY2026 · Filed Aug 6, 2026
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Information About Our Executive Officers
Our executive officers are as follows, along with each executive officer’s position, age, and business experience as of the date of this filing:
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| Stephen W. BeardChairman and Chief Executive Officer | | 55 | | Mr. Beard joined Covista in February 2018 as Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel. In January 2019, Mr. Beard was appointed Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. In February 2020, Mr. Beard assumed responsibilities for our former Financial Services segment and was relieved of his General Counsel responsibilities. In September 2021, Mr. Beard was appointed Covista’s President and Chief Executive Officer. In November 2024, Mr. Beard was appointed Chairman of Covista’s Board of Directors. Prior to joining Covista, Mr. Beard held a variety of leadership roles at Heidrick & Struggles, International from 2003 through 2018 and was most recently Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. |
| Douglas G. BeckSenior Vice President,General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Institutional Support Services | | 59 | | Mr. Beck joined Covista in June 2021 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In January 2023, Mr. Beck assumed responsibilities for our institutional support services. Prior to joining Covista, Mr. Beck held a variety of leadership roles at Hub Group from 2011 through 2021 and was most recently Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Previously, Mr. Beck served in a legal capacity in a number of other companies across a variety of industries including Alberto Culver, Navistar, and Allegiance Healthcare. |
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| Michael BetzChief Growth & Innovation Officer and President, Walden University | | 53 | | Mr. Betz joined Covista in May 2022 as President of Walden University. In January 2025, Mr. Betz assumed additional responsibilities as Chief Digital Officer. In April 2026, Mr. Betz was named Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, expanding his role to include oversight of Covista’s marketing organization. Prior to joining Covista, Mr. Betz served in a variety of leadership roles at McKinsey & Co. from 2017 through 2022 where he most recently served as partner and was a leader in McKinsey’s higher education and growth transformation practices. |
| Manjunath GangadharanVice President,Chief Accounting Officer | | 44 | | Mr. Gangadharan joined Covista in April 2022 as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Covista, Mr. Gangadharan served as Vice President, Corporate Controller at Culligan International since April 2021. Previously, Mr. Gangadharan served as the Chief Accounting Officer at Groupon Inc. since February 2020 and prior to that served in various leadership roles at Groupon since December 2016. |
| Sara HillSenior Vice President,Chief Human Resources Officer | | 57 | | Ms. Hill joined Covista in September 2024 as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to joining Covista, Ms. Hill served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Intricon from 2020 through 2024. Previously, Ms. Hill served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Ceridian from 2012 through 2016. |
| Scott LilesChief Strategy and Performance Officer and President, Medical and Veterinary | | 60 | | Mr. Liles joined Covista in April 2024 as President, Medical and Veterinary. In August 2026, Mr. Liles assumed additional responsibilities as Chief Strategy and Performance Officer. Prior to joining Covista, Mr. Liles served as Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (“ACAMS”) since March 2022 and President and Managing Director of ACAMS from November 2020 through February 2022. Previously, Mr. Liles served as President, Spire Insurance at Nationwide Insurance from November 2018 through November 2020 and President for Nationwide Pet from 2012 through 2018. |
| Amelia ManningPresident, Chamberlain University | | 52 | | Ms. Manning joined Covista in May 2026 as President of Chamberlain University. Prior to joining Covista, Ms. Manning served as Dean of Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement from June 2025 through May 2026. Previously, Ms. Manning served in various leadership roles at Southern New Hampshire University from 2004 to 2025 and was most recently Chief Operating Officer. |
| Megan NoelSenior Vice President,Chief Corporate Affairs Officer | | 41 | | Ms. Noel joined Covista in May 2025 as Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. Prior to joining Covista, Ms. Noel served as Global President, Corporate Affairs at Golin from October 2024 through May 2025. Previously, Ms. Noel held a variety of leadership roles at PwC from 2014 through 2024 and was most recently Senior Managing Director for PwC US and Mexico. |
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| Robert J. PhelanSenior Vice President,Chief Financial Officer | | 61 | | Mr. Phelan joined Covista in February 2020 as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. Effective April 24, 2021, Mr. Phelan served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer in October 2021. Prior to joining Covista, Mr. Phelan served as Senior Vice President, Finance - Corporate Controller / Risk Management / Asset Protection at Sears Holdings Corporation (“Sears”), the parent company of Kmart Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co., an integrated retailer with a national network of stores, since June 2018. Previously, Mr. Phelan was the Senior Vice President, Finance - Treasurer & Chief Audit Executive at Sears from July 2016 through May 2018. Mr. Phelan also served as Senior Vice President and President – Inventory & Space Management at Sears from September 2007 through June 2016. |
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