WALPOLE,
N.H., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
Plastics Pact is excited to announce the appointment of
Jonathan Quinn as the new Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. This strategic
leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. Plastics
Pact as it continues its mission to transform the way plastic
packaging is designed, used, and reused, creating a path towards a
circular economy in the United
States.
U.S. Plastics Pact is excited to announce
the appointment of Jonathan Quinn as
the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Emily Tipaldo, who has
served as the U.S. Pact's first Executive Director, will remain
temporarily as a strategic advisor to assist with the transition.
Board Chair Holli Alexander celebrated Tipaldo's exceptional
leadership and dedication, which has positioned the organization as
a cornerstone of sustainable innovation in the plastics industry.
She also expressed confidence in the future under Jonathan Quinn's leadership:
"Emily has been instrumental in shaping the U.S. Plastics Pact
into a leading force for sustainable innovation in the plastic
packaging industry. Her dedication and expertise have laid a solid
foundation for the future. As we welcome Jonathan Quinn as our new CEO, we are excited to
build on this momentum. Jonathan's extensive experience in plastic
packaging, sustainability, and market development will be
invaluable as we continue to advance our goals and engage more
stakeholders in our vision for a circular economy."
Jonathan Quinn brings over 15
years of industry knowledge and experience to the U.S. Pact, most
recently as Global VP of Marketing & Sustainability for The API
Group. His lifelong passion for and leadership in plastic
packaging, paired with his strong belief in a plastics circular
economy, make him ideally suited to lead the U.S. Pact in the next
phase of our collective mission.
Quinn expressed his excitement regarding his new role:
"I am honored to join the U.S. Plastics Pact as CEO. This is a
pivotal moment for our industry, and I am eager to work with our
diverse consortium of businesses and organizations to accelerate
our progress toward a circular economy for plastics. Together, we
will continue to drive impactful change, innovate sustainable
solutions, and inspire action across the entire value chain."
The U.S. Plastics Pact, with over 130 member organizations, is
dedicated to creating a path toward a circular economy for plastic
packaging. The U.S. Pact's next strategic plan, Roadmap 2.0,
highlights the collective achievements and sets ambitious targets
for the future. Under Jonathan's leadership, the U.S. Plastics Pact
will focus on scaling these efforts, fostering collaboration, and
delivering tangible results.
About the U.S. Plastics Pact:
The U.S. Plastics Pact
is a solutions-driven consortium in partnership with the World
Wildlife Fund and The Recycling Partnership, launched as part of
the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's global Plastics Pact network. We
bring together businesses, not-for-profit organizations, research
institutions, government agencies, and other partners to rethink
the way we design, use, and reuse plastics, creating a path forward
to realize a circular economy for plastic packaging in the United States.
Media Contact Eric Downing, Director, Communications
& Marketing, edowning@usplasticspact.org.
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