Greenstar North America, based in Houston, has named Michael Simmons as its Chief Executive Officer.
Simmons, who joined Greenstar in December 2009, brings 20 years of operational leadership experience to the company. Prior to coming to Greenstar North America, he was senior operating partner for Q Investments where he served as Senior Operating Partner.
Jim Barry, CEO of NTR plc said, "We are pleased to welcome Michael to Greenstar North America. With the need for enhanced sustainability efforts continuing to increase worldwide, Michael's experience and leadership will be of tremendous value to our organization and in delivering on our business objectives. Greenstar is a core business for NTR and we are strongly committed to the recycling industry over the long term,” says Jim Barry, CEO of NTR, Greenstar’s parent company.
Simmons replaces Mike Wynne, who has been serving as interim CEO during Greenstar's search. Wynne will continue in his role as chairman and chief executive of NTR's International Recycling Operations.
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