Rod Paterson

Rod Paterson possesses extensive experience in the recycling and waste management sector, currently serving as Senior Purchasing Manager at Ekman & Co since March 2018, focusing on the procurement of recyclable fibre grades and plastics across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. Prior roles include Purchasing Manager for SCA Recycling, Safety Manager at Taylors Industrial Services Limited, and General Manager for Viridor Electrical Recycling. Additionally, Rod Paterson has held positions such as Regional Pre-Treatment Manager and Regional EQHS Manager at Biffa Waste Services, as well as Depot Manager at UK Waste Management. Rod Paterson holds a BSc (Tech) Hons in Maritime Studies from UWIST Cardiff, earned between 1980 and 1984.