A team of experts committed to change

Ron Abbott is Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Sustainability Technology Manager, responsible for advancing technical programs to advance long term global sustainability objectives. Prior to assuming this role in 2018, Abbott served as the Planning and Strategy Manager in the Corporate Planning and Development group where he oversaw the strategic planning process for Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem). In this role, he led a team that developed CPChem’s most recent corporatewide strategic business plan.

Tim Barnette is Vice President – Polymers and Sustainability of AmSty. He was appointed to this position in 2012.

Juan is a Managing Director of Licensing at GE. Based in Niskayuna, NY, he joined the business in 2014. Juan leads innovative business initiatives involving intangible assets originating from GE’s digital assets and activities across GE. His team ties together software, patents, brand, advanced technology, market needs, and business plans.

Ricardo Cuetos currently serves as Vice President Standard Products Americas at INEOS Styrolution America LLC.

Jacqueline Hollands leads and develops MilliporeSigma’s initiatives and programs that meet the sustainability needs for customers. She has implemented product recycling options, such as the Biopharma Single-Use Product Recycling Program and the ech2o™ Lab Water Cartridge Recycling Program. Currently, she is working on developing innovative recycling solutions for the life science industry.

Geoffrey Inch currently leads the Circular Economy & Sustainability team for Braskem’s North America business unit and is responsible for the company’s sustainable development strategy and performance in North America.

Catherine Keenan has deep experience in strategy development, government and public affairs…

Paul Ligon currently serves as senior vice president of Sustainable Growth at Casella Waste Systems, Inc. a public environmental service company headquartered in Rutland, VT. At Casella, Mr. Ligon is responsible for creating and executing the company’s sustainable growth strategies, with direct oversight of sales, business development, marketing, customer service, community engagement, and sustainability business units. Additionally, he currently serves on the board of directors of GreenerU, a private company in Boston, MA that helps leading institutions navigate the organizational, operational, and infrastructure changes required to reach climate neutrality through planning, engineering, and implementation.

Christie McCarthy is Director of Sustainability for Corning Life Sciences.

Ganesh Nagarajan is the Associate Director for Polymer Business Development & Projects at LyondellBasell and is responsible for developing circular economy initiatives, strategy and partnerships for North America.

Steve Russell is a thought leader on plastics, sustainability and the circular economy, and a trusted bridge builder…

Suzanne is the voice and vision of Shelton Group. Drawing on her extensive experience in energy and the environment – and 25+ years in the marketing and advertising industry – Suzanne provides high-level strategic insights for our clients and guidance for our research and creative departments. She regularly speaks at conferences around the country, including Sustainable Brands, Fortune Brainstorm E and the International Builders’ Show, and serves as a guest columnist for publications like Fast Company, Green Builder and GreenBiz.com

Paul Turner is a former Senior Executive in the Chemical Industry, having worked with reputable, blue chip companies..