People Round-up

REA appoints new chief executive

Dr Skorupska takes over from Gaynor Hartnell who announced in March that she would be standing down to pursue other interests (see letsrecycle.com story). Dr Skorupska has over 25 years experience in the energy industry and has a doctorate in coal combustibility. She joined National Power in 1993 and moved through the ranks to become the first female power station manager of RWE npowers Didcot B gas-fired power station.

She has also led a UK energy trading team, been director of technology services, and spent time in Germany as RWE Groups director of performance improvement.

Commenting on the appointment, Mark Wright, chair of the REAs board of directors, said: We are delighted that Nina is taking up the helm. She has a an impressive background, and a great understanding of not only the complex technical issues relating to energy, and the central importance of renewable energy, but also the challenges facing the industry.

Dr Skorupska added: Renewable energy in the UK is important for many reasons, a point Im certainly going to be stressing. Whilst carbon reduction is vitally important, its also about creating a secure energy future, reducing dependency on imports from geopolitically challenging regions, not creating wastes, driving innovation for a sustainable life and so much more.

Alexandre Delacoux to become BIR director general

Alexandre Delacoux is to become the Bureau of International Recyclings (BIR) new director general as of September 1, which will see him become responsible for the day to day operations of the worldwide trade association for the recycling industry.

The appointment was announced at the BIRs general assembly in Shanghai on May 28. He succeeds retiring director general Francis Veys who will continue to serve the organization in an advisory capacity. Mr Delacoux joined the BIR in October 2012 as general manager and has gradually been taking over more and more responsibilities within the BIR headquarters in Brussels. Mr Delacoux will oversee ten staff members, the mission of ten BIR Ambassadors present in the main regions of the world and will ensure a smooth coordination between the programs of the BIR commodity divisions and committees to achieve a common strategy worldwide.

He is an experienced senior executive with has long worked with trade associations. A French national, he has been based in Brussels for 15 years. He graduated in International Relations and International Economics at the Graduate Institute of International and Developmental Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.

New commercial manager for Corys trading arms

The national trading arms of Cory Environmental, Recycling Services and Skippy Nationwide, have appointed Doug Morrison as their new commercial manager.

Mr Morrison has 18 years experience in the waste management sector. His remit at Cory Environmental will include new business development, marketing and sales.

Mr Morrison commented: I welcome the new and exciting challenges here at Cory, to further grow our UK wide commercial business presence, through our national brands Recycling Services and Skippy Nationwide. Whilst trading conditions for many of our customers remain tough, there are signs of return to growth and through our commitments to support zero waste to landfill, we have something unique to offer the market place.

CSS Recycling appoints head of business development

Berkshire-based Computer Salvage Specialists (CSS) Recycling have announced that Roger Miller will take up the new role of head of business development.

CSS Recycling said the new role reflects its commitment to growth through investment in people as well as state of the art equipment.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Miller said: Im very proud to be joining CSS at such a key time of growth and development; I believe that the imminent arrival of the WEEE Re-Cast creates both opportunities and challenges that I am looking forward to tackling with the CSS team.

Andrew Braysher managing director of CSS Recycling said: Roger has specialised in the WEEE sector since the introduction of the EU Directive in the UK and will bring experience and expertise to our team to further enhance the companys position as a progressive and diverse WEEE solutions provider.

Lord Digby Jones becomes special advisor at ShP

Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham has joined the team at electronics recycling firm ShP as a special advisor.

Lord Jones has worked in a number of private and public sector organisations and will mentor the business and share his knowledge acquired over his working life, which spans four decades.

The Lancashire based firm specialises in the collection and recycling of computers, mobile phones and similar electronics.

Simon Walsh, sales director at ShP said: We are thrilled to have Lord Jones as our Special Advisor. His experience and knowledge in the business community is second to none and we welcome the opportunity to secure his support. Small, growing businesses are the grass roots upon which economic growth relies and with his outstanding track record we are confident we will develop our growth strategy significantly.