Jonathan Quinn appointed CEO of U.S. Plastics Pact

On Thursday, the U.S. Plastics Pact announced Jonathan Quinn had been appointed as the new CEO, effective immediately.

The organization, that represents more than 130 organizations dedicated to create a path for a circular plastic packaging economy, said Quinn was part of a strategic leadership transition that would further the organization’s goals of transforming the way plastic packaging is designed, used and reused.

Emily Tipaldo, U.S. Pact’s first executive director, will remain as a strategic advisor temporarily to help with the transition. Board Chair Holli Alexander said Tipaldo’s leadership and dedication had positioned the organization as a cornerstone of the sustainable innovation movement in the plastics industry.

“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, Alexander said. “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.”

Quinn has more than 15 years of industry knowledge and experience, most recently as Global VP of Marketing and Sustainability for The API Group. Officials said Quinn had a lifelong passion for plastic packaging that combined with his believe in a plastics circular economy will help him lead U.S. Pact to the next phase of its mission.

“I am honored 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.”

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