• Jonathan Quinn appointed CEO to lead U.S. Plastics Pact’s circular economy vision.
• Emily Tipaldo to remain as strategic advisor during the transition.
• Quinn brings over 15 years of experience in plastic packaging and sustainability.

The U.S. Plastics Pact announces the appointment of Jonathan Quinn as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the Pact as it advances its mission to revolutionize plastic packaging design, use, and reuse, aiming for a circular economy in the United States.

Emily Tipaldo, the first Executive Director of the U.S. Pact, will temporarily serve as a strategic advisor to facilitate the transition. Board Chair Holli Alexander praised Tipaldo’s exceptional leadership, which has established the organization as a key player in sustainable innovation in the plastics industry. She expressed confidence in Quinn’s ability to build on this foundation:

“Emily has been instrumental in shaping the U.S. Plastics Pact into a leading force for sustainable innovation in the plastic packaging industry. Her dedication and expertise have laid a solid foundation for the future. As we welcome Jonathan Quinn as our new CEO, we are excited to build on this momentum. Jonathan’s extensive experience in plastic packaging, sustainability, and market development will be invaluable as we continue to advance our goals and engage more stakeholders in our vision for a circular economy.“

Jonathan Quinn brings over 15 years of industry expertise to his new role, having most recently served as Global VP of Marketing & Sustainability for The API Group. His lifelong passion for plastic packaging and belief in a plastics circular economy make him ideally suited to lead the U.S. Pact.

Quinn shared his enthusiasm about joining the U.S. Plastics Pact:

“I am honored to join the U.S. Plastics Pact as CEO. 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.”

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With over 130 member organizations, the U.S. Plastics Pact is dedicated to creating a circular economy for plastic packaging. The next strategic plan, Roadmap 2.0, outlines ambitious targets and highlights the collective achievements. Under Quinn’s leadership, the U.S. Plastics Pact will focus on scaling efforts, fostering collaboration, and delivering tangible results.