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Clint Thompson Appointed to Plastics Industry Association Executive Board of Directors

Nexus CCO brings deep industry experience to advance sustainability and innovation in the plastics industry

ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2026 — Nexus Circular, a commercial leader in advanced recycling solutions for hard‑to‑recycle plastics, announces the appointment of Clint Thompson to the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Executive Board of Directors.  He brings extensive leadership experience and deep industry expertise that will support the PLASTICS mission to advance a more sustainable and innovative plastics industry.

With more than 35 years of experience in the environmental and sustainability industries, Thompson is committed to protecting the environment and growing the plastic industry, having managed development projects in recycling, waste management, biofuels and cleantech sectors.  As Chief Commercial Officer at Nexus Circular, Thompson oversees feedstock sourcing and contracting, new market and site selection and revenue generation, including the management of all contracts with petrochemical partners. 

“I’m honored to join the PLASTICS Executive Board of Directors,” said Thompson. “The plastics industry is at a pivotal moment, and I look forward to working with fellow board members to advance policies that strengthen the plastics industry and lead solutions on sustainability, circularity, and economic growth.”

Thompson holds a degree in environmental studies from the University of Alabama.

Jodie Morgan

CEO

Jodie Morgan

CEO

Jodie brings over 30 years of manufacturing leadership experience, having built and led 5 companies as CEO/President and 3 of those companies with an ESG focus.

Prior to joining Nexus Circular, Jodie served as the CEO of GreenMantra Technologies, a privately-held early- stage advanced recycler of waste plastics to specialty waxes. Previously, she was President of Pinova, a PE-backed manufacturer of specialty chemicals from renewable resources.

Currently she serves on the board of Bartek Ingredients and Nexus Circular and has previously served on the board of NanoXplore (TSX), Pinova Holdings, and Getec Industrial S/A

Jodie earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and holds an MBA in Finance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.