Mr Priestley will succeed Tom Walsh, who is said to have played a “pivotal role” in driving Enva’s growth over the years, but has opted to step down in light of the acquisition.
Mr Priestley brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having most recently served as the managing director of the specialities division at Renewi, a waste-to-product business. In this capacity, he oversaw operations spanning the UK and Europe.
Mr Priestly has a background in chemical engineering and held senior management positions at major companies including Ford, British Airways and Tesco,.
‘Delighted’
Enva chairman Jonson Cox said: “On behalf of the board and our investor, I Squared Capital, I am delighted to welcome James to Enva. He brings a wealth of experience from within the industry and in leading and managing high-performing teams. I believe he will make a positive impact on our commercial, safety and environmental performance and will lead the continued growth of the company over the coming years. I am very much looking forward to working with him.”
‘Excited’
Mr Priestley said: “I am excited to be joining Enva for the next stage in its journey. Enva and the wider resource recovery sector are vital to the continued development of the circular economy, a field in which I have been running businesses for the last seven years. I look forward to working with the Enva team and all our stakeholders to continue the growth and development of the business at this exciting time.”
In addition to Priestley’s appointment, Enva also announced the elevation of Roger McDermott to the role of chief operating officer for the company’s specialist division.
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