Renewi plc, a leading waste-to-product company, today announces that Otto de Bont has stepped down as CEO. A successor will be announced in due course.

During his tenure, Otto de Bont has successfully led Renewi through significant growth, establishing the company as one of the strongest brands in the industry. Under his leadership, Renewi has expanded its loyal customer base, which the company serves with a wide portfolio of recycling services and high-quality circular materials. 

Paul Mitchener, incoming Chairman to the Board of Renewi, remarked, “We are grateful for Otto de Bont's outstanding leadership in transforming Renewi into a leader in the circular economy. His drive and commitment to sustainability have not only reshaped the company, but have also set a benchmark for the industry. We sincerely appreciate his significant contributions.”

Otto de Bont stated, “Dedicating my time at Renewi to advance recycling and promote circularity in general has been incredibly rewarding. I am glad to have contributed to the transformation of Renewi, making it the leading pure play recycler in Europe. With the rapid transition of our industry and demand for low carbon secondary materials increasing, the company is ready for its next chapter. I am proud of our colleagues and what we have accomplished together.”