The Recycling Partnership announces that Founder and CEO Keefe Harrison will transition from her role on July 31, 2026. After 12 years of visionary leadership, Harrison will hand leadership to a new CEO as the organization enters its next chapter from a position of significant strength.听
Since its inception, Harrison has been instrumental in growing The Partnership and fostering the multidisciplinary partnership necessary to tackle system challenges that no single company, community, or policy can fix alone. The organization has flourished under her direction, transforming local recycling systems and听demonstrating听the impact of mission-driven collaboration.听
鈥淟eading this work has been one of the greatest gifts of听my life,鈥� said Keefe Harrison, Founder and CEO of The Recycling Partnership. 鈥淚 am deeply grateful for the trust our partners have placed in me. Together, we鈥檝e built something truly impactful, and the organization is now exceptionally well-positioned for its next phase of growth.鈥�听
The Board of Directors has听initiated听a thoughtful transition process to ensure continued stability and success. Glick Davis听&听Associates will conduct a national search for the next leader, with an announcement听of听the new CEO听expected later this summer. Harrison will remain engaged through August to support staff and help ensure a smooth transition for the incoming CEO.听
鈥淲e are deeply grateful for Keefe鈥檚 service and the impact she has had on this organization and the broader U.S. recycling system,鈥� said Scott Breen,听Chairman听of The Recycling Partnership鈥檚 Board of Directors. 鈥淭his transition reflects a thoughtful succession plan and the Board鈥檚 confidence in The Partnership鈥檚 strength and future. Built for the complexity of this work, the organization is well positioned for the road ahead. A new leader will build on that foundation and help shape the next chapter of impact.鈥�听