Holcim Group’s building materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has appointed a new head of its waste management service, Geocycle.
Karl Sheehan steps into the role following 16 years in waste management, compliance, and environmental sustainability.
He spent more than a decade in the hazardous waste sector, specialising in compliance, operations, technical, and commercial roles across waste collection, treatment, and recovery.
His in-depth knowledge of the waste management landscape has allowed him to foster strong relationships within the industry.
The Geocycle facility, at Aggregate Industries’ Cauldon cement plant, supports the manufacturing of lower carbon cementitious products, through the supply of ‘greener’ non fossil fuel sources, as well as the provision of alternative raw materials to create more sustainable building solutions.
Though based primarily at the Cauldon site, Sheehan will travel across the UK and Europe to meet with customers, suppliers, and partners, while exploring new materials and learning from other industry leaders to drive transformative change within the sector.
He said: “The transition to Geocycle comes with both exciting opportunities and challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is driving change, both in terms of sourcing materials and redefining the perception of waste and cement in the wider industry.
“However, it’s a sector that’s growing rapidly and I’m excited to contribute to Aggregate Industries and the wider Holcim group’s ongoing efforts to find innovative solutions and to be part of the journey to become net-zero by 2050.
“Decarbonisation is a huge topic in the sector, and being part of a company that’s at the forefront of driving change in the construction industry is a key reason I joined the business.”
In July, Holcim Group announced Lee Sleight as the new chief executive officer of Aggregate Industries.
Sleight joined the business in 2021 as managing director (MD) of the ready-mix concrete division. Last year he was made MD of the aggregates division.
Earlier this year it was announced former CEO, Dragan Maksimovic, had been appointed region head west Europe, overseeing the leadership of Holcim in the UK, France, Belgium, Germany and Spain.
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