Circularity Capital joins The Circulars Advisory Group

Jamie Butterworth, partner at Circularity Capital LLP, has been appointed to The Circulars Advisory Group. An esteemed group of leading experts across business, public sector and civil society, each member is responsible for guiding the selection process and providing mentorship to the 2021 cohort of The Circulars Accelerator.

Connecting innovators and entrepreneurs with industry leaders, The Circulars Accelerator supports innovators in scaling their circular solutions. Harnessing the expertise of some of the world’s most experienced professionals, the program aims to catalyse circular innovation across the globe to drive a healthier, more equitable thriving ecosystem.

Alongside supporting the accelerator’s rigorous selection process, Jamie will deliver workshops, coaching modules and 1:1 mentoring sessions for successful applicants. A founding partner of Circularity Capital and member of the Investment Committee, he has significant experience working with leading brands worldwide to help deploy highly successful circular business models.

Commenting on his appointment, Jamie said: “I’m looking forward to joining The Circulars Advisory Group and providing my insight, mentorship and expertise to the next cohort of successful applicants.

“While economic growth has traditionally been driven by a linear model of consumption, the future lies in circular business models that can enhance resource productivity to drive competitive advantage. Circularity Capital was founded to support the growth of businesses enabling the circular economy – a vision reflected perfectly by The Circulars Accelerator.”

Cathy McAndrew, Program Lead at The Circulars Accelerator, added: “Adopting a more circular economy will be crucial to build back better in response to the current pandemic, as well as the complex (but solvable) global climate challenges. The Circulars Accelerator aims to drive innovation by supporting growth stage innovators in need of tailored support to accelerate their journey to scale.

“We’re delighted to welcome Jamie to The Circulars Advisory Group. His experience, knowledge and understanding will prove absolutely invaluable.”

An initiative of Accenture, The Circulars Accelerator is run in collaboration with Ecolab. Applications for the next cohort are open until Monday 30th November. For more information, visit www.thecirculars.org.