Leadership

Leading with Purpose

At Close the Loop, leadership means more than titles, it’s about responsibility, innovation, and action. Our leaders drive the circular economy forward, inspiring global change through strategic insight, deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Executive Leadership Team

Our executive team combines global expertise with deep operational insight, leading CTL’s divisions across Australia, North America, and the EMEA region.

Matthew Zimmer

CEO, North America

Appointed in July 2025, Matthew leads the ITAD, Plastic Recycling, and Renewed Solutions divisions. With an MBA from Stanford and deep experience in tech asset recovery and data security, he brings a growth-focused leadership approach to the region.

Kesh Nair

CEO, Australia

Effective July 2025, Kesh stepped into the CEO role after 17 years at CTL. He brings strong credentials in product development, marketing, and Southeast Asian partnerships, and joins the board with a focus on expanding ITAD and circular capabilities.

Steve Morriss

Founder & Circular Economy Strategist

As our founder, Steve continues to shape the vision and strategy behind our circular economy leadership, championing innovation and purpose-led transformation globally.

Grant Carman

Chairman of the Board

Appointed Chairman in July 2025, having previously served as Interim Chair since November 2024. Grant provides strategic oversight and leadership in governance.

Chris Dimitriadis

Chief Financial Officer

Promoted in 2025 after serving as Group Financial Controller, Chris strengthens our financial sustainability and global reporting systems.

Marc Lichtenstein

Chief Risk Officer & Company Secretary

Former CFO, Marc now leads the Group’s global governance, compliance, and risk frameworks, safeguarding operational integrity across regions.

Board of Directors

The Close the Loop Board oversees the Group’s strategic direction, growth, and long-term value creation.

Kesh Nair

Executive Director & CEO Australia

Matthew Zimmer

CEO United States

Grant Carman

Independent Non-Executive Director

Sammy Saloum

Non-Executive Director

John Chambers

Independent Non-Executive Director

Joe Foster

Non-Executive Director

Sustainability & Innovation Leadership

Our commitment to innovation is driven by cross-functional teams dedicated to R&D, circular packaging design, and the development of high-performance recycled materials. From pioneering TonerPlas® and rFlex® to developing future-forward ITAD programs, our innovation leaders transform ideas into real-world sustainability outcomes.

Diversity, Expertise and Global Perspective

Our leadership team embodies the strength of global diversity, spanning Australia, North America, and EMEA, with backgrounds in engineering, finance, ITAD, packaging, sustainability, and product stewardship. This breadth allows CTL to drive global innovation while delivering tailored solutions in every region we operate.

Working Together to Close the Loop

At Close the Loop, leadership is a shared responsibility. From the boardroom to the factory floor, we cultivate a culture where ideas flow freely and innovation is everyone’s role. Our leaders work across disciplines, industries, and regions - uniting behind a common goal: closing the loop on waste and designing a more sustainable future.

“Closing the loop isn't just a name, it’s our mindset. Our leaders are here to drive circular change, one solution at a time.”

Joe Foster