Strategic Materials names chief executive officer

Houston-based glass recycler Strategic Materials Inc. has announced the appointment of Christopher Dods as chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president. Denis Suggs will be leaving his position as president and CEO of Strategic Materials after five years of service to the company.

Dods has significant executive leadership experience in the environmental and industrial services industries with a proven ability to drive sustainable and profitable growth in the sector. Prior to joining Strategic Materials, he served as CEO of Clean Earth. He also served as president of the environmental services division at Philips Services Corp. Earlier in his career, he was a senior vice president at Aramark Corp., Strategic Materials says in the news release announcing his appointment.

“On behalf of the entire company, we thank Denis for his steady leadership during a successful phase in the company’s history and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” says Steven Raich, managing director at Littlejohn & Co. of which Strategic Materials is a portfolio company. “Denis created a strong foundation for growth as the leading North American glass recycler and we are eager to embark on the next phase of our journey under Chris.”

Brian Michaud, managing director at Littlejohn & Co., adds, “Littlejohn has worked with Chris previously and seen firsthand his ability to build high-performance, team-oriented cultures and drive growth organically and through strategic acquisitions.”

Dods says, “I’m thrilled to join Strategic Materials and further the company’s mission to create a better future for the planet by increasing recycled content in existing and new applications. I look forward to working with the deeply talented team at the company as we focus on the next phase of growth and execute on the enormous opportunities to better serve our customers.”

Strategic Materials is the industry leader in recovering and processing postconsumer and postindustrial glass. The company supplies cullet for container glass, fiberglass insulation and specialty glass applications.