Accelerating Circularity Appoints New CEO to Drive Expansion

Edd Denes brings over 20 years of finance and technology transformation experience to the role.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:34pm

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Accelerating Circularity, a non-profit organization focused on advancing circular systems across the global textile industry, has appointed Edd Denes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Denes previously served as the organization's treasurer and has over two decades of experience in finance and technology transformation, including roles at Material Impact Nordics, Ikano Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, and JP Morgan.

Why it matters

Accelerating Circularity plays a crucial role in building the partnerships and collaborative work needed to scale textile-to-textile recycling. Denes' appointment as CEO comes at a critical time as the organization looks to strengthen its industry relationships and expand its impact on the transition to a more circular textile economy.

The details

In his new position, Denes will guide Accelerating Circularity as it continues to work with brands, manufacturers, collectors, sorters, recyclers, and innovators to develop the systems necessary for textile-to-textile recycling to operate at scale. His background in finance, technology transformation, and sustainable industrial change will be instrumental in driving the organization's growth and strategic direction.

  • Edd Denes has served on Accelerating Circularity's board as treasurer since 2021.
  • Denes was appointed as the new CEO of Accelerating Circularity in March 2026.

The players

Edd Denes

The new Chief Executive Officer of Accelerating Circularity, bringing over 20 years of experience in finance and technology transformation from roles at Material Impact Nordics, Ikano Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, and JP Morgan.

Accelerating Circularity

A non-profit organization focused on advancing circular systems across the global textile industry by building partnerships and collaborative work to scale textile-to-textile recycling.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited for the opportunity to play a bigger role in driving systemic change and creating impact that benefits our global community.”

— Edd Denes, Chief Executive Officer

The takeaway

Accelerating Circularity's appointment of Edd Denes as CEO signals the organization's commitment to accelerating the transition to a more circular textile economy through strengthened industry partnerships and expanded collaborative efforts.