Mr Zeidman has been a Nova director since June 26, 2007. He has served as a managing director of the law firm Greenberg Traurig, since July 2003, and as chairman of the board of Corporate Strategies Incorporated, a consulting firm, since July 2004.
He previously served as chairman of the board of Seitel, an oil field services company, from June 2002 to February 2007.
Kenneth Hern, chairman and CEO of Nova Biosource, said: As we begin the start up and commissioning of our Seneca refinery and continue to execute our business strategy, Fred’s proven skills and insights will prove invaluable to take us through the next phase of our growth.