Accelerating Circularity has appointed Edd Denes as CEO. Dene previously served as Board Treasurer of Accelerating Circularity since 2021 and steps into the role with the strong support of the Board as the organization continues to advance circular systems across the global textile industry, said the company.
Denes brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning financial services, technology transformation, and international operations. Throughout his career, he has led complex change programs, managed multi-million dollar portfolios, and guided distributed teams across multiple jurisdictions and time zones. His expertise in operational strategy and organizational infrastructure will support Accelerating Circularity’s continued growth and ability to coordinate stakeholders across the textile value chain.
Accelerating Circularity works with brands, manufacturers, collectors, sorters, recyclers, and innovators to build the systems needed for textile-to-textile recycling to operate at scale. Through industry collaboration and practical implementation programs, the organization focuses on connection, action, and transformation – bringing stakeholders together, enabling practical progresses across the supply chain, and supporting the shift toward circular textiles as part of mainstream production.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to play a bigger role in driving systemic change and creating impact that benefits our global community,” said Denes. “Having served on the board for the past five years, I have a real appreciation for the legacy of the organization and how a focused team working with strong partners across the industry has already achieved so much. I look forward to continuing this work and scaling our impact even further.”
