We envision an economic system that ensures the planet and all living beings can thrive

Welcome to Circle Economy

We are a global impact organisation founded in 2011 as a cooperative. Today, we have grown into a team of 60+ experts who have worked with over 150 businesses, 55 cities and 27 nations around the world. It is our goal to double global circularity by 2032 to avoid climate breakdown.

Together, we work toward this goal from the heart of Amsterdam in our lively and pet-friendly offices at the Royal Tropical Institute. We believe that mainstreaming circular solutions is essential to live within the safe limits of the planet—for everyone, everywhere.

Our values

Courage

Courage provides us the stamina and drive to live our values and work toward transformational change in the easy and hard times.

Transformation

In delivering impact, we aim to spur a global transformation of systems where all people and living beings can thrive within the safe limits of our planet.

Collaboration

In delivering impact, we aim to spur a global transformation of systems where all people and living beings can thrive within the safe limits of our planet.

Belonging

Circle Economy is where you will find your people, common ground and diverse perspectives—a place to be your true self.

Our team

Our organisation comprises three dynamic entities, each playing a crucial role in advancing our mission to double global circularity by 2032:

Circle Economy
Foundation

We develop an evidence base and build capacity to accelerate circularity across sectors, cities and nations.

Hilde van Duijn

Managing Director, Circle Economy Foundation

Circle Economy
Consulting

We provide consulting services to forward-thinking leaders and businesses to identify, evaluate and implement circular solutions.

Marc de Wit

Managing Director, Circle Economy Consulting

Circularity Gap
Solutions

We use data and digital tools to accelerate the shift to a circular economy, including the Circularity Gap Report.

Lieke Pijpers

Managing Director, Circularity Gap Solutions

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Meet our CEO

‘During the era of industrialisation, our unchecked greed took centre stage, and we kept on producing more, thinking that more is better. We’ve unknowingly gotten stuck in a finite system—we can’t continue like this forever. But the good news is that, increasingly, policymakers and industry leaders are aware that this system is tremendously flawed’.

Ivonne Bojoh

CEO

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Code of ethics

Circle Economy’s Code of Ethics acts as the organisation’s constitution. Its purpose is to provide wide-ranging and non-specific guidance to influence decision-making, enable employees to make appropriate decisions and engage in acceptable behaviour that supports our mission.

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Gender equality plan

Equality of opportunity is an integral value to Circle Economy to ensure fair access and equity for all of its employees. That is why Circle Economy does not tolerate any discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality and ethnicity.

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An economic system that ensures the planet and all people can thrive.

Circle Economy is an international team of 60+ experts from data, digital, industrial ecology, sociology and economics backgrounds aiming to drive a circular transition that delivers environmental, economic and social benefits.

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Our supervisory board

Members of our supervisory board have extensive experience in ecology, business and circularity. They represent all aspects of the Circle Economy ecosystem.

Dr. Gordana Kierans

Circular Economy Trainer and Consultant | TEDx Speaker | Author

Gordana has dedicated her career to empowering changemakers, CEOs, and government officials to embrace the circular transition. With extensive consulting and coaching experience in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, she brings a vital global perspective.

Jules Kortenhorst

Chair, WEF Global Future Council | Former CEO, Rocky Mountain Institute

Jules is a global leader in climate and energy transitions, previously serving as CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute and founding CEO of the European Climate Foundation. He is also a founding member of the Energy Transitions Commission.

Lorenzo Grabau

Technology Investor | Executive Director, Olympia Group | Senior Advisor, Perella Weinberg and K Group

Lorenzo is a seasoned technology investor and executive, with leadership experience spanning global companies like Kinnevik, Rocket Internet, and Zalando.

Dr. Marcus Gover

Sustainability Leader | Independent Consultant

Marcus offers over two decades of board-level experience in both the commercial and non-profit sectors. Now a consultant and non-executive director, he focuses on climate action, food systems, clothing, and plastic pollution.

Professor Nancy Bocken

Professor in Sustainable Business and Circular Economy, Maastricht University

Nancy is an expert in sustainable business and circular economy. As a co-founder of HOMIE and a strategic advisor to various organisations, she bridges the gap between research and practice to drive real-world impact.

Robert-Jan van Ogtrop

Founder and Board Chairman, Circle Economy | Executive Producer, 'Going Circular'

Robert-Jan van Ogtrop is a pioneer in the circular economy, founding Circle Economy to accelerate the transition to circular systems. As a former board member of PACE and executive producer of 'Going Circular', he champions innovative solutions for sustainable change.

Sisse Norman Canguilhem

EVP at Green Building Council Denmark | Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Leader | Strategic Advisor and Board Member

Sisse brings 18 years of experience in international policy, sustainability, and corporate affairs. A former Deputy Director at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she developed Denmark's international climate policy.

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