Aberdeenshire technology firm Recycl8 has appointed Mark Gillespie as its new chief executive.
The former energy executive will be working to drive the firm’s business strategy as it enters the next stage in development.
Recycl8 founder Ian Skene will move into the role of chief technology officer, where he will work closely with Gillespie and the team to bring their low carbon green concrete to market.
Gillespie has held senior executive roles across companies including Global Marine Group, Royal IHC, Ecosse Subsea Systems, as well as TechnipFMC and GE Oil & Gas.
Founded by Skene and fellow managers Yvonne Walker and Raymond Cowan in 2019, Recycl8 works with the waste-to-energy and construction industries to transform incinerator bottom ash (IBA) - normally destined for landfill - into a low-carbon concrete solution.
Skene said: “Mark’s strong track record as a leader in the energy industry, with his particular expertise in the renewables sector, places us in a very strong position to work with all our stakeholders to bring our unique product to market.
“By working with us, concrete manufacturers can deliver a significantly reduced carbon footprint to our ever-growing demand for concrete, and waste-to-energy facilities have an alternative, circular economy solution to sending ash to landfill.
“We were recently awarded patent status for our low-carbon concrete solution, which means we are the only company in the UK permitted to process IBA and transform it into our concrete mix - so as we look to build on this milestone, Mark’s appointment will strengthen our team and drive our progress in this next exciting phase of the business.”
Gillespie added: “I’ve long admired Ian’s pioneering work in the waste management industry, and I’m passionate about helping Recycl8 in their bid to foster the circular economy and reduce the carbon footprint of the construction and waste-to-energy industries.”
Recycl8 previously secured a seven-figure investment from energy industry figures Mike Wilson, founder of Ecosse Subsea Systems, and Doug Duguid, founder of EnerMech, as well as a six-figure grant by Innovate UK to assist with the testing process.
Since then, Reycycl8 has been awarded patent status for its solution, as well as appointing Lloyd Duncan to assist with expanding into the renewables sector; specifically targeting wind farms.
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