Call2Recycle Canada appoints David Collie as new CEO

An experienced executive in the energy and government agencies sectors strengthens Call2Recycle’s position ahead of a significant period of growth

TORONTO, June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Call2Recycle Canada, Canada’s leader in battery collection and recycling, is pleased to announce the appointment David Collie as the new chairman of its board. As Chair, David Collie will lead Call2Recycle through the next phase of innovation and growth, building on the organization’s 27 years of program success and impact in Canada.

David Collie has extensive experience spanning over thirty years in a variety of leadership and management roles across the government, electric vehicle (EV) and energy sectors. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Welding Bureau and Vice-Chair of the Governing Committee of the Ontario Medical Association. He chaired the Ontario Government’s Electrification and Energy Transition Panel and served as president and CEO of both the Electrical Safety Authority and Burlington Hydro Electric Inc. David Collie’s previous board experience also includes former president of Plug ‘n Drive and the Electricity Distributors Association, vice-chair of the Canadian Energy Council and founding member of the Energy Transformation Network of Ontario (formerly the Ontario Smart Grid Forum).

“I am honored to serve as the new CEO of Call2Recycle Canada,” said David Collie. “I look forward to working with the Board and the entire Call2Recycle team to continue to drive positive change in Canada and increase battery recycling in households, e-mobility, electric vehicles and other emerging battery management categories.”

David Collie succeeds Norman (Norm) Clubb, who will retire after serving as chairman since 2015. Norm Clubb’s leadership has played a key role in leading Call2Recycle through significant periods of growth, including expansion into new provinces and the emerging e-mobility and electric vehicle sectors, placing emphasis on safety.

“It has been an honor to serve as Chair of Call2Recycle for the past nine years and to witness the extraordinary progress of this organization and its impact on battery recycling in Canada,” said Norm Clubb, outgoing Chair of Call2Recycle Canada. “I have full confidence in David Collie’s ability to lead the Board and steer the organization toward even greater success.”

“On behalf of Call2Recycle, we would like to sincerely thank Norm Clubb for his invaluable contributions as Chair,” said Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada. “Welcoming David Collie to the Call2Recycle board, we look forward to his leadership and expertise as we continue to advance our mission of promoting battery collection and recycling in Canada.”

In addition to the appointment of David Collie, Call2Recycle recently welcomed three new board members who bring a wealth of experience and new perspectives: Alma ListenVice President of Strategic Development at Canadian Tire, who brings over two decades of progressive retail experience driving business growth and customer-centric strategies; Paul Nielsen, vice president and general manager of Canada’s live sports business, with over 35 years of cycling industry experience and strategic leadership; AND Mauro Godinhogroup manager for engineering and infrastructure services at Panasonic Canada with over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy sector.

These new appointments will further strengthen Call2Recycle’s diverse and experienced board of directors, consisting of dynamic, independent and member directors from a variety of industries related to the battery ecosystem. This will position the organization for its continued growth and success as a pillar of Canada’s circular economy.

About Call2Recycle Canada, Inc.

Call2Recycling^® is Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling organization, fulfilling product stewardship responsibilities on behalf of over 400 members, including manufacturers of single-use batteries and rechargeable batteries. Call2Recycle supports Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!, a home battery and electric bicycle collection and recycling program. The organization has been operating provincially approved programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia since July 2024. It also operates as a registered Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario, a member of the Ontario Batteries Regulation. It offers collection and recycling services for household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg), as well as electric transport batteries used to power electric bicycles, electric scooters, e-skateboards, hoverboards and electric vehicles (EVs).

Since its inception in 1997, the Call2Recycle project has collected over 45 million kilograms of batteries from Canadian landfills. Maintains its commitment to operating the highest quality battery recycling program in Canada and is certified to the most rigorous and globally respected standards, including R2v3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and only works with an ISO 27001 certified supplier in management of the entire IT infrastructure. This reputation for excellence has enabled Call2Recycle to maintain trusted, long-term relationships with stakeholders and establish a network of over 12,000 participating collection points across Canada, including leading retailers and municipal facilities.

Contact:
Charles-Antoine Dubois
Bilingual Corporate Communications Manager, Call2Recycle Canada
E-mail: [email protected] | Mobile: 647-464-7381

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