Divert names new chief financial officer

Lukow brings 30 years of finance and capital markets experience as Divert scales its nationwide infrastructure to prevent food from being wasted

West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc., which develops organics landfill diversion, reverse logistics and processing systems for a national client base, has appointed Brad Lukow as its chief financial officer (CFO).

Divert describes Lukow as having more than 30 years of finance and capital markets experience, with the majority of his career focused on the consumer retail sector. The firm says David Eichinger, Divert’s CFO since 2022, will step away from the company to pursue opportunities outside the company.

“Brad’s proven leadership in finance, particularly in the retail industry, makes him an ideal fit for Divert as we continue to expand our innovative solutions to better serve our customers and communities nationwide,” says Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder of Divert. “His expertise will be instrumental as we scale our efforts and advance our mission to create a more sustainable, circular economy.”

Adds Begin, “I want to also recognize and thank Dave [Eichinger], who has been essential to Divert’s growth. His experience, insights and passion for our story have truly changed our company for the better and set us up for continued success.”

Prior to joining Divert, Lukow was the CFO of technology firm Footprint, and before that held executive positions with Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market and Canadian drug store retailer Shoppers Drug Mart.

Divert says Lukow joins its firm “during a pivotal time for the company, as it makes significant progress toward advancing circularity and combating the wasted food crisis.”

Divert opened an integrated diversion and energy facility in Turlock, California, last year, which it calls part of a plan to develop 30 facilities nationwide. Divert says it processed more than 315,000 tons of unsold and non-donatable food last year, which it labels a 52 percent increase compared with the prior year.

“I'm thrilled to join Divert’s executive leadership team during a period of rapid growth for the company,” says Lukow. “Divert has emerged at the forefront of preventing wasted food and has proven its commitment to building the infrastructure needed to have meaningful impact. It is a privilege to be able to support this mission and lead the finance organization as the company scales.”