Cyclyx Names Chris Yandell as Chief Executive Officer

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Cyclyx International, LLC., a post-use plastic-to-feedstock company, marks a pivotal moment in its mission to revolutionize plastic recycling with the appointment of Chris Yandell to serve as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2025. Outgoing CEO Joe Vaillancourt is retiring and will serve as a board advisor throughout 2025, ensuring a seamless transition. “Joe transformed Cyclyx from a nascent vision to a thriving organization,” said Ranjeet Bhatia, Cyclyx board chair and chief executive officer of Agilyx. “We are grateful to Joe for the significant milestones Cyclyx has achieved under his leadership. Moving forward, the board and I are thrilled to welcome Chris as Cyclyx’ s new CEO. Chris’ record of managing high-performing teams and his global industry expertise make him the right person to lead the company’s next phase of growth.”

Yandell has more than twenty years of leadership experience in the specialty chemicals industry, with a proven ability to navigate complex domestic and international markets. He has held significant roles with Albemarle Corporation, including chief commercial officer for refining catalysts, managing a P&L of $1 billion, and vice president of lithium operations, leading and executing strategic initiatives across the United States, Chile, Australia, and China. Throughout his career, Yandell has demonstrated a strong focus on operational excellence, strategic growth, and delivering results. Most recently, he served as senior vice president at Compass Minerals International, where he led the company’s lithium business. His leadership experience also spans roles at Praxair (now Linde) and BASF.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Yandell holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Louisiana State University. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. “I am excited to join Cyclyx and look forward to working with the board and this accomplished team to lead the organization through this pivotal phase of transformational growth,” said Yandell. He continued, “My focus will be on developing the Cyclyx Circularity Centers and advancing the company’s mission to increase the recyclability of post-use plastic.”

Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com