Veolia ES Names Riek VP of Recycling

Tom Riek appointed to a newly created position with the solid waste company.

Jim Long, president and CEO of Veolia ES Solid Waste Inc., has announced the appointment of Tom Riek to the position of vice president of Recycling, a newly created position within the company.

Veolia ES Solid Waste Inc. is the solid waste division of Veolia Environmental Services North America, based in Chicago.

In his new role, Riek will work to continue to define Veolia’s recycling strategy, improve processes and develop new capabilities to enhance the company’s offerings to customers. Prior to his appointment, Riek worked with Veolia ES Solid Waste as a partner of Pebble Creek Partners, LLC.

Prior to joining Veolia, Riek served as CEO of Container Recycling Alliance (CRA) and CFO of Recycle America Alliance Inc.