Eunomia appoints Shane Monkman as Packaging Lead
Environmental consultancy Eunomia has appointed Shane Monkman as Packaging Lead in the Strategy Team.
Monkman brings 25 years of experience across the FMCG supply chain, having held senior roles at McCains Food and Asda, where he led the packaging team for over a decade.
He has also run his own sustainability consultancy, working with major retailers, global food producers, SMEs and industry organisations.
His contributions include co-creating the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) and advising government bodies including Defra and WRAP.
Monkman said: “I’m thrilled to join Eunomia and begin contributing to a new expert packaging advisory service, drawing on the team’s deep global expertise, insight, and resources.
“I look forward to helping ensure Eunomia has a strong voice at the centre of cross-sector decision-making on packaging sustainability, circularity, and compliance.”
Chairperson Joe Papineschi added: “We’re delighted to welcome Shane to Eunomia as he brings a breadth of incredible experience to our growing team.”
FAUN Zoeller UK promotes Ben Lord to Commercial Director
FAUN Zoeller UK (FZUK) has announced the promotion of Ben Lord to Commercial Director and his appointment to the Board of Directors.
Lord has spent nearly 18 years with the refuse collection vehicle specialist, most recently serving as National Business Manager.
His promotion recognises his long-standing contribution to the company’s commercial success and strategic direction.
Lord said: “I’m incredibly proud to take on this role at such an exciting time for FZUK.
“Having spent most of my career here, I’ve seen first-hand the company’s commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation.”
In his new role, Lord will lead FZUK’s commercial operations across the UK, focusing on sustainable growth, client partnerships, and innovation within the waste and environmental services sectors.
CEO Richard Horton added: “Ben’s leadership and insight have been key to our growth. His promotion reflects our commitment to developing internal talent and maintaining industry leadership.”
Consultant expands Rooted Environmental team
Rooted Environmental has welcomed Kat McManus as a Consultant, bringing with her a background in environmental policy and stakeholder engagement.
McManus joined from the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA), where she led the Energy from Waste Forum.
She previously held roles at the Local Government Information Unit, contributing to policy and regulatory work across local and national contexts.
With expertise in waste, bioenergy, and carbon markets, McManus has brought a policy-driven, strategic approach to environmental consultancy.
“We’re thrilled to have Kat on board,” the team said on LinkedIn. “Her ability to connect research, regulation, and practical strategy will be a valuable asset to our clients and projects.”
Recell.store adds to leadership team
Recell.store, the UK’s first online marketplace for used EV batteries and part of clean technology group Altilium, has named Simon Reid as Managing Director and appointed former SYNETIQ CEO Tom Rumboll as Board Advisor.
Reid steps into the role after nine months as a financial consultant for Altilium, where he helped launch recell.store, develop its brand, and forge partnerships with fleet operators and dismantlers.
With over 25 years in the UK banking sector, he will focus on driving growth, expanding partnerships, and enhancing customer value.
Reid commented: “With growing volumes of EV and BESS batteries available for re-use and recycling, this a pivotal moment in the evolution of the EV sector and a fantastic opportunity for the UK to take the lead on circularity and sustainability.”
Rumboll brings extensive experience in the vehicle recycling industry and in scaling circular economy businesses.
As SYNETIQ’s former CEO, he oversaw major partnerships in EV recycling and the company’s sale to IAA Inc in 2021.
Rumboll added: “With leading edge technology and processes, supportive and high quality partners, fantastic people and long term thinking, I am excited to support the growth and development of recell.store and help build an at-scale EV battery infrastructure in the UK.”
The appointments come as recell.store scales its platform to meet growing demand for safe, sustainable battery reuse and recycling solutions in the UK.
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