New CEO for U.S. Plastics Pact

Jonathan Quinn. Photo Credit: U.S. Plastics Pact

The U.S. Plastics Pact – a consortium with over 130 member organizations working towards a circular economy – has appointed Jonathan Quinn as its new CEO.

Emily Tipaldo, who has served as the U.S. Pact’s first executive director, will remain temporarily as a strategic advisor to assist with the transition.

Quinn brings more than 15 years of industry knowledge and experience to the U.S. Pact, most recently as global vice president of marketing and sustainability for the API Group of Companies, a business services provider of safety and specialty services.

“I am honoured to join the U.S. Plastics Pact as CEO,” Quinn said. “This is a pivotal moment for our industry, and I am eager to work with our diverse consortium of businesses and organizations to accelerate our progress toward a circular economy for plastics. Together, we will continue to drive impactful change, innovate sustainable solutions and inspire action across the entire value chain.”

Among other distinctions, Quinn was designated by the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) as a Young Leader of the Year in 2019.

Based in Walpole, N.H., the U.S. Plastics Pact’s membership includes businesses, not-for-profit organizations, research institutions, government agencies and other partners working towards a circular economy.