Cogen built his reputation leading Natsource Asset Management, where he spent two decades shaping global environmental and energy markets. His background also includes a significant tenure on the board of CoreWeave, a high-performance cloud infrastructure firm. According to Claros CEO Michelle Bellanca, Cogen’s expertise in navigating rapid growth and securing innovative financing is essential as the company scales its proprietary ClarosTechUV™ destruction platform.

Claros faces rising international demand for its services as regulatory pressure on "forever chemicals" intensifies. With the ClarosLabs™ testing division providing analytical support, the company aims to solidify its position as a primary provider of PFAS mitigation solutions. Cogen noted that he was drawn to the firm by its ability to translate technical environmental solutions into broad commercial adoption.