Gerald G. Colella net worth and biography

Gerald Colella Biography and Net Worth

Director of MKS

Mr. Colella has served as Chair of the Board of Directors of MKS Inc. since May 2020. He served as MKS’ Chief Executive Officer from January 2014 until his retirement in January 2020. Mr. Colella held a number of senior management roles at MKS, including President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President and Chief Business Officer. Mr. Colella joined MKS in 1983 and progressed from materials planning and logistics to leading the global business and service operations before assuming his senior management roles. Mr. Colella is also the Chair of the Board of Directors of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, where he has served as a director since November 2021.

He holds a B.A. in Secondary Education from the University of Massachusetts, an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

What is Gerald G. Colella's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Gerald G. Colella is at least $12.11 million as of February 20th, 2026. Colella owns 50,017 shares of MKS stock worth more than $12,111,867 as of February 27th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Colella may own. Learn More about Gerald G. Colella's net worth.
How do I contact Gerald G. Colella?: The corporate mailing address for Colella and other MKS executives is 2 TECH DRIVE SUITE 201, ANDOVER MA, 01810. MKS can also be reached via phone at (978) 645-5500 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Gerald G. Colella's contact information.
Has Gerald G. Colella been buying or selling shares of MKS?: Within the last three months, Gerald G. Colella has sold $5,068,700.00 of MKS stock. Most recently, Gerald G. Colella sold 10,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.97, for a transaction totalling $2,539,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 40,017 shares of the company's stock, valued at $10,163,117.49. Learn More on Gerald G. Colella's trading history.
Who are MKS's active insiders?: MKS's insider roster includes Seth Bagshaw (CFO), Kathleen Burke (EVP), Gerald Colella (Director), Gerard Colella (Director), David Henry (SVP), Jacqueline Moloney (Director), Elizabeth Mora (Director), Eric Taranto (SVP), and John Williams (EVP). Learn More on MKS's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of MKS?: In the last year, insiders at the scientific and technical instruments company sold shares 17 times. They sold a total of 71,770 shares worth more than $17,163,546.23. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 24th when Director Gerald G Colella sold 10,000 shares worth more than $2,539,700.00. Insiders at MKS own 0.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at MKS.
Information on this page was last updated on 2/24/2026.

Gerald G. Colella Insider Trading History at MKS

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
2/24/2026	Sell	10,000	$253.97	$2,539,700.00	40,017
2/20/2026	Sell	10,000	$252.90	$2,529,000.00	50,017

Gerald G. Colella Buying and Selling Activity at MKS

MKS Company Overview

MKS Instruments, Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, and internationally. It operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. The VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and vacuum technology. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, beam measurement and profiling, precision motion control, vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, systems for flexible PCB laser processing, and laser-based systems, as well as high density interconnect PCB and package manufacturing. The MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, software, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.

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Volume

371,167 shs

Average Volume

1,628,568 shs

Market Capitalization

$16.29 billion

P/E Ratio

55.31

Dividend Yield

0.39%

Beta

1.95