Circular economy specialist Reconomy has appointed Jenny Dodsworth as group programme and delivery director to its technology leadership team.
The Telford-based firm has also committed to an investment of over £10m in 2025 to accelerate product development.
Reconomy says that Dodsworth has a proven track record of implementing major transformation and organisational change projects at FTSE 100 companies across different sectors.
She has previously held senior programme roles at businesses including Capita, Virgin Atlantic and Argos.
In her new role, she will report to the circular economy specialist’s CIO and work closely with the change and transformation team led by James Skeet to drive technology change programmes.
She will also play a major role in supporting the firm’s strategy to scale across North America.
“I am excited to have joined Reconomy with its excellent track record and clear purpose to enable the circular economy for its customers,” said Dodsworth.
“I look forward to working closely with Jody [CIO] and the senior leadership teams to drive major change programmes across the organisation to capitalise on the opportunities ahead of us and create a more sustainable world.”
Jody Fullman, Reconomy CIO, added: “As our business continues to experience exceptional growth, our global technology function plays a critical and strategic role in transforming the products and capabilities across our acquired brands to operate as one international team, driving operational excellence and creating opportunities to enter into new markets.
“I am delighted that Jenny has joined my leadership team. With her proven track record of driving commercial success and numerous large scale transformations, she is a perfect fit to support the delivery of our technology change programmes.”
Reconomy has acquired around 30 brands in the last six years and says technology is critical to transforming its operations to deliver its goals.
These include streamlining its back office operations, improving its current platform and data products and developing new products.
To support these strategic initiatives, Reconomy intends to invest over £10m this year.
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