Leadership

Leading with Purpose

At Close the Loop®, leadership means more than titles; it’s about responsibility, innovation, and action. Our leaders drive the circular economy forward, inspiring global change through strategic insight, deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Executive Leadership Team

Our executive team combines global expertise with deep operational insight, leading CTL’s divisions across Australia, North America, and the EMEA region.

Kesh Nair

Chief Executive Officer (Australia & South Africa) and Executive Director

Effective July 2025, Kesh stepped into the CEO role after 17 years at CTL. He brings strong credentials in product development, marketing, and Southeast Asian partnerships. He joins the board with a focus on expanding ITAD and circular capabilities.

Marc Lichtenstein

Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary

Marc is the CFO who leads the Group’s finance, treasury, legal, global governance, compliance, and risk frameworks, safeguarding operational integrity across regions.

Grant Carman

Chairman of the Board

Appointed Chairman in July 2025, having previously served as Interim Chair since November 2024. Grant provides strategic oversight and leadership in governance.

Steve Morriss

Founder & Circular Economy Strategist

As our founder, Steve continues to shape the vision and strategy behind our circular economy leadership, championing innovation and purpose-led transformation globally.

Brendan Yee

Executive Director
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Packaging Division.

Brendan Yee is an Executive Director of Close the Loop® with decades of experience in the packaging industry and deep expertise in sustainable packaging innovation. He is Co-Founder and Director of O F Packaging and has played a key role in building the packaging capabilities that underpin Close the Loop® today.

Board of Directors

The Close the Loop® Board oversees the Group’s strategic direction, growth, and long-term value creation.

Kesh Nair

CEO (Australia & South Africa) and Executive Director

Marc Lichtenstein

CFO & Company Secretary

Grant Carman

Independent Non-Executive Directorman

Sammy Saloum

Non-Executive Director

Brendan Yee

Executive Director

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Packaging Division.

Sustainability & Innovation Leadership

Our commitment to innovation is driven by cross-functional teams dedicated to R&D, circular packaging design, and the development of high-performance recycled materials. From pioneering TonerPlas® and rFlex® to developing future-forward ITAD programs, our innovation leaders transform ideas into real-world sustainability outcomes.

Diversity, Expertise and Global Perspective

Our leadership team embodies the strength of global diversity, spanning Australia, North America, and EMEA, with backgrounds in engineering, finance, ITAD, packaging, sustainability, and product stewardship. This breadth allows CTL to drive global innovation while delivering tailored solutions in every region we operate.

Working Together to Close the Loop

At Close the Loop®, leadership is a shared responsibility. From the boardroom to the factory floor, we cultivate a culture where ideas flow freely, and innovation is everyone’s role. Our leaders work across disciplines, industries, and regions - uniting behind a common goal: closing the loop on waste and designing a more sustainable future.