Encina adds senior financial executive to its board

Encina Development Group, a circular chemicals producer based in The Woodlands, Texas, has appointed Leslie Hess to its board of directors.

According to a news release from Encina, Hess serves as chief financial officer of a specialized civil construction company that is focused on the water infrastructure market. Prior to this role, she was a partner with Ernst & Young LLP in the company’s Strategy and Transactions practice. Her career in public accounting began at Arthur Andersen LLP where she assisted clients during initial public offerings and other registration statements for issuance of equity or debt securities.

“I’m excited to join Encina’s board,” Hess says. “Encina’s unique plastics-to-circular-chemical technology helps customers advance their sustainability goals and practices.”

Encina says Hess has more than 29 years of experience in strategy development, execution and financial leadership in domestic and international transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Her industry experience includes energy, renewables, alternative energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, chemical, environmental services, engineering, construction, distribution and logistics.

“Leslie is a phenomenal addition to Encina’s board,” says David Schwedel, executive director of Encina. “She has three decades of experience in strategy and finance. Her experience will serve Encina well as we advance our goals to deliver highly valued circular chemicals and build commercial facilities around the world.”