Dulsco appoints John Grainger as COO for environmental solutions

Dulsco has moved to appoint John Grainger as chief operating officer of environmental solutions.

As COO, Grainger will take on responsibility for overseeing all Dulsco environmental solutions operations, including Expo 2020 waste management strategic planning and operations.

He has more than 25 years of executive and operational experience in the waste management industry in the UK and Europe.

Before joining Dulsco he had operated a profitable business with one of the largest recycling and recovery management companies in the UK, while he continued to lead the strategic operations and business development of Suez R&R UK in the northern region.

During his 20 years at Suez UK, Grainger has delivered projects in the waste management industry across private and government sectors, including modern treatment solutions such as MBT, RDF,MRF and EFW facilities to deal with complex waste issues.

“John’s customer-focused mindset and can-do attitude will add a great value to our leadership team” said David Stockton, CEO and managing director of Dulsco.

“His proven track record in delivering international projects in the waste management space uniquely positions him to lead on the strategic partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai and drive Dulsco’s efforts to support Expo in diverting 85% of its waste from landfill.”

Grainger added: “It is astonishing to see the positive changes to waste management and recycling in UAE in the recent times.

“I am thrilled to join the industry leader, just in time for delivering one of the most sustainable World Expos ever held.”