Our CEO, Michael Cook, has decided to move on from his role at Circular Communities Scotland. 

Michael says:

“Over the past seven years, it has been a privilege to support Scotland’s circular economy and the brilliant organisations that make up our membership. I have loved working alongside our excellent staff team, strong board and you our invaluable members.  I’m proud of how Circular Communities Scotland – and the wider sector – has grown during this time.

I’ve been inspired by the work of our growing membership, which has increased from 115 organisations when I joined to 268 today.

I will remain in post until the end of June. I’m not moving on to another organisation; instead, I’ll be following my passion for wildlife photography by setting up my own business here in Scotland.

The Board has already begun the process of appointing my successor, and we expect to advertise the role on our website in due course. I am confident we will attract a strong replacement who can take Circular Communities Scotland forward into an even stronger future.”

From our Chair Naomi Johnson:

“As Chair of Circular Communities Scotland, and on behalf of the whole Board, staff team and membership, I want to acknowledge Michael’s strong leadership of the organisation over the past seven years. Whilst we are sorry to lose him, we are confident that Circular Communities Scotland is in a strong position and well placed to face the next chapter. We have a committed and experienced Board, an excellent and hardworking staff team, a clear vision and strategy, and significant positive momentum.

At Circular Communities Scotland our ambition remains to see circular economy development move up the waste hierarchy delivering greater impact for both people and planet.  We continue to value our partnership with our funders, members and wider stakeholders in this work.

We will be advertising for a new CEO in due course so please keep an eye on our website and share this role throughout your networks.”

Thank you to our members for your continued support for Circular Communities Scotland and for the vital work you do across Scotland for people and planet. We’ll share further updates as the recruitment process progresses.