Simmons takes over as CEO at Greenstar’s US division

Archiv – United States | Houston-based Greenstar North America has appointed Michael Simmons as its Chief Executive Officer.
Simmons, who joined Greenstar in December 2009, brings an exceptional track record with 20 years operational leadership experience in senior positions. Most recently, Simmons came to Greenstar from Q Investments where he served as Senior Operating Partner. Q Investments is a multi-billion dollar, multi-strategy hedge fund. Simmons also spent 20 years at GE (General Electric) where he held international leadership positions in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Development and Operations. Jim Barry, CEO of NTR plc said, “We are pleased to welcome Michael to Greenstar North America. With the need for enhanced sustainability efforts continuing to increase worldwide, Michael’s experience and leadership will be of tremendous value to our organization and in delivering on our business objectives. United States | Houston-based Greenstar North America has appointed Michael Simmons as its Chief Executive Officer.
Simmons, who joined Greenstar in December 2009, brings an exceptional track record with 20 years operational leadership experience in senior positions. Most recently, Simmons came to Greenstar from Q Investments where he served as Senior Operating Partner. Q Investments is a multi-billion dollar, multi-strategy hedge fund. Simmons also spent 20 years at GE (General Electric) where he held international leadership positions in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Development and Operations. Jim Barry, CEO of NTR plc said, “We are pleased to welcome Michael to Greenstar North America. With the need for enhanced sustainability efforts continuing to increase worldwide, Michael’s experience and leadership will be of tremendous value to our organization and in delivering on our business objectives. Greenstar is a core business for NTR and we are strongly committed to the recycling industry over the long term.’
NTR has invested $710 million in its U.S. renewable energy and recycling businesses with $315 million of that committed to recycling.
Simmons will replace Mike Wynne, who has been serving as interim CEO during Greenstar’s chief executive search. Wynne will continue in his role as Chairman and Chief Executive of NTR’s International Recycling Operations. NTR, the international renewable energy group, is a leading developer of renewable energy and recycling, based in Dublin, Ireland.