BioHiTech Global Appoints Walter Littlejohn III as an Independent Member of Its Board of Directors

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BioHiTech Global (NASDAQ: BHTG) has appointed Walter Littlejohn III as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Littlejohn, with 29 years in the travel industry, is currently Senior Vice President at Crystal River Cruises. His background includes significant roles at Expedia and Carnival Cruise Lines, contributing to brand marketing and revenue management. CEO Frank E. Celli expressed that Littlejohn’s experience will enhance BioHiTech's leadership and aid in expanding its environmentally friendly technology solutions, particularly in the hospitality sector.

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• Appointment of Walter Littlejohn III may bring valuable expertise in the travel and hospitality sectors.
• Littlejohn's background in revenue management and marketing could enhance strategic direction for BioHiTech's solutions.

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• Concerns may arise about potential gaps in industry-relevant experience within the Board.
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CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BioHiTech Global, Inc. ("BioHiTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHTG), a technology and services company that provides cost-effective and sustainable environmental management solutions, today announced the appointment of Walter Littlejohn III as an independent member of the Company's Board of Directors.  Mr. Littlejohn has over 29 years experience in the travel industry and currently serves as Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Crystal River Cruises, a division of Genting Hong Kong Limited that offers luxury river cruise experiences in the heart of Europe.

Over the course of his distinguished career, Mr. Littlejohn has served in key executive roles for companies including Expedia and Carnival Cruise Lines, where his responsibilities ranged from brand marketing to revenue line and sales group management.  At Expedia, he served as Senior Revenue Manager and North America Telesales manager where he was tasked with providing strategic direction in revenue development for cruise on the Expedia.com website as well as developing and optimizing B2C telesales strategies for eight global call centers that supported the Expedia Affiliate Network.  As a Regional Sales Manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, he managed sales for a network of over 1,000 independent travel agents.  Mr. Littlejohn graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. 

"We are pleased to add Walter as an independent member of BioHiTech's Board of Directors as we continue to strengthen the leadership of our company," said Frank E. Celli, BioHiTech's Chief Executive Officer.  "Walter's significant experience in the cruise and travel industry will provide us with valuable insight as we look to expand the presence of our environmentally friendly technology solutions in these markets.  We look forward to working together with Walter to build value at BioHiTech for the benefit of our stockholders."

Mr. Littlejohn added, "I am eager to accept this opportunity to join BioHiTech's Board of Directors and work with this talented team of professionals.  Together, we are on a mission to have a positive impact on the environment by delivering cost-effective technologies to solve problems in waste management, and now, virus disinfection.  I believe that nowhere is the need for BioHiTech's solutions more prevalent than in the hospitality industry and I look forward to lending my expertise in this area as well as providing management with long-term guidance to help BioHiTech deliver on its promising future."

About BioHiTech Global
BioHiTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHTG), is changing the way we think about managing waste.  Our cost-effective technology solutions include the patented processing of municipal solid waste into a valuable renewable fuel, biological disposal of food waste on-site, and proprietary real-time data analytics tools to reduce food waste generation. Our unique solutions enable businesses and municipalities of all sizes to lower disposal costs while having a positive impact on the environment.  When used individually or in combination, our solutions lower the carbon footprint associated with waste transportation and can reduce or virtually eliminate landfill usage. For more information, please visit -1%26h%3D1417896513%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.biohitech.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.biohitech.com&a=www.biohitech.com" rel="nofollow">www.biohitech.com.

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Company Contact:
BioHiTech Global, Inc.
Richard Galterio
Executive Vice President
Direct: 845.367.0603
rgalterio@biohitech.com
www.biohitech.com

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FAQ

Who is Walter Littlejohn III and what is his role at BioHiTech?

Walter Littlejohn III is the newly appointed independent member of BioHiTech's Board of Directors, bringing extensive experience from the travel industry.

What expertise does Walter Littlejohn III bring to BioHiTech?

Littlejohn has over 29 years of experience in the travel sector, having held key positions at companies like Expedia and Carnival Cruise Lines.

What impact could Walter Littlejohn's appointment have on BioHiTech?

His experience in brand marketing and revenue management may help BioHiTech expand its environmentally friendly solutions in the hospitality industry.

When was Walter Littlejohn III appointed to BioHiTech’s Board of Directors?

Walter Littlejohn III was appointed on July 10, 2020.

What is BioHiTech Global's primary focus?

BioHiTech Global focuses on providing sustainable environmental management solutions, including waste processing technologies.