PANEL SESSION:
“Drivers that will bring chemical recycling investments to the UK?”
Thursday 11.00 to 12.00, Stage 2
Hosted by:
British Plastics Federation (BPF)
Feature ‘Chemical Recycling’ panel
Hear from chemical recycling and petrochemical companies to understand what they need in order to invest in UK Chemical Recycling Plants. This will include a look at what needs to happen in policy to help drive companies to the UK.
The panel will also reflect on whether the UK can achieve a circular economy without investment in chemical recycling.
Hosted by: the BPF’s Sustainability Manager, Helen Jordan.
On the Panel:
- Tony Heslop EMEA Regional Lead Sustainability – BASF
- Simon Hansford CEO – Itero
- Rebecca Spours Project Development Manager – Mura Technology
Helen Jordan
Sustainability Manager - BPF
Tony Heslop
EMEA Regional Lead Sustainability - BASF
Simon Hansford
CEO - Itero
Simon leads Itero and is responsible for the overall delivery of corporate strategy. Prior to Itero, Simon led the Corporate Finance & Legacy operations at global insurance company, Swiss Re. He brings 20 years’ corporate strategy and finance experience to the team.
Rebecca Spours
Project Development Manager - Mura Technology
Rebecca is the UK Project Development Manager for Mura, and advanced plastics recycler, and is responsible the development of Mura’s UK Hydro-PRT pipeline. Having worked with the Company since 2016, Rebecca has worked across several roles within the company most recently acting as Mura’s Head of Corporate Finance until January 2025.