Reworld Taps Dow Veteran for Board, Eyes Growth and Innovation

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – February 09, 2026 – Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, has strategically bolstered its leadership by appointing Mauro Gregorio, a long-time executive from Dow Inc., to its Board of Directors. The move signals a clear intent to accelerate growth and innovation, leveraging Gregorio’s extensive experience in managing complex global operations and his deep expertise in material science.

Gregorio’s appointment comes as the waste management industry faces a critical inflection point, with mounting pressure to transition from traditional disposal methods to a more circular economy. His nearly four-decade career at Dow, culminating in his role as President of the $10 billion Performance Materials & Coatings division, provides him with a unique perspective on industrial processes, supply chains, and the development of sustainable materials.

“With his extensive leadership background and keen understanding of customer needs across industrial value chains, Mauro will make a meaningful impact on our Board,” said Azeez Mohammed, President and CEO of Reworld™. “We are confident in Mauro's ability to help us drive profitable growth while advancing the company's long-term vision of sustainability and innovation.”

A Proven Architect of Profitable Growth

Mauro Gregorio’s career is distinguished by a consistent ability to drive performance and create value within large, asset-intensive industries. Before his retirement from Dow in 2024, he was responsible for a global division that delivered material science solutions to critical sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, and electronics. His leadership was not just about managing scale, but about strategic integration and operational excellence.

A key highlight of his tenure was his role as Chief Executive Officer of Dow Silicone Corporation, where he masterfully led the complex integration of Dow Corning's silicones business following its acquisition by Dow Chemical. This experience in large-scale M&A integration and operational oversight is particularly relevant for a company like Reworld, which operates in a sector ripe for consolidation and expansion. His track record demonstrates an ability to strengthen operations and deliver on ambitious growth targets, aligning perfectly with the goals articulated by Reworld’s leadership.

Howard Lance, Chairman of the Reworld™ Board of Directors, underscored this point, stating, “Mauro has an impressive history of delivering performance improvements across a diverse set of businesses. He will provide important perspective to our Board and help Reworld™ continue to innovate and lead in the industry.”

Material Science Expertise to Drive Zero-Waste Innovation

Beyond his operational acumen, it is Gregorio’s profound background in material science that could prove to be a game-changer for Reworld. The company’s mission is built on a commitment to “reimagine, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and renew” waste through state-of-the-art technologies. This requires a fundamental understanding of materials and how they can be transformed.

The sustainable waste solutions industry is rapidly moving beyond simple recycling. The focus is now on advanced recycling technologies like pyrolysis and gasification, which can break down complex plastics into their chemical building blocks, and on developing new materials that are inherently more sustainable. Gregorio’s experience at the helm of a division creating solutions for renewable energy and electronics markets places him at the forefront of these trends. His insights can help guide Reworld’s R&D efforts, ensuring its technological investments are aimed at solving the most pressing waste challenges and creating new value streams from discarded materials.

In his own statement, Gregorio expressed his enthusiasm for this challenge. “I'm proud to join the Board of Directors at Reworld™,” he said. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to support the organization's mission of driving smarter, more sustainable solutions that positively impact people and the environment.” His appointment suggests a strategic pivot towards embedding deeper scientific expertise into the company's core strategy, potentially accelerating its path toward true zero-waste solutions.

Fortifying Governance with Seasoned Board Experience

Gregorio’s appointment also brings a significant enhancement to Reworld’s corporate governance framework. He is not just an experienced operator but a seasoned director with a history of serving on the boards of multiple public and private companies. His current roles as an independent director at Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP), a major manufacturer of construction products, and Radius Recycling (NASDAQ: RDUS), one of North America’s largest recycled metal exporters, provide him with a panoramic view of industrial manufacturing, recycling markets, and corporate oversight.

Furthermore, his recent appointment to the board of Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a specialist in critical technologies for defense and energy, adds to his diverse governance portfolio. In these roles, he has served on crucial audit, compensation, and sustainability committees, gaining deep experience in the mechanics of effective board leadership, risk management, and long-term strategic planning. This background is invaluable for a company navigating the financial and regulatory complexities of the global waste industry.

By adding a director with such robust and varied board experience, Reworld is signaling to stakeholders a commitment to best-in-class governance. Gregorio’s presence is expected to enrich board-level discussions, challenge assumptions, and ensure that the company’s ambitious growth and innovation strategies are underpinned by sound financial and ethical oversight.

Navigating a Dynamic Industry Landscape

The decision to bring Mauro Gregorio onto the board is a clear-eyed response to the immense opportunities and challenges facing the sustainable waste sector. Globally, governments are implementing stricter regulations on landfilling, banning single-use plastics, and mandating higher recycling rates. At the same time, corporations are under intense pressure from investors and consumers to improve their environmental footprint and embrace the principles of a circular economy. These forces are creating unprecedented demand for the innovative solutions Reworld provides.

However, capitalizing on this demand requires navigating significant hurdles, including contaminated waste streams, the high capital cost of advanced processing technologies, and the volatile economics of recycled commodities. Success will depend on operational efficiency, technological superiority, and strategic foresight. Gregorio’s unique blend of experience—leading multi-billion dollar industrial operations, driving material science innovation, and providing strategic governance—equips Reworld with a powerful asset to address these very challenges. His appointment is more than a new name on the board; it is a strategic acquisition of expertise designed to solidify Reworld’s leadership position and propel its mission to create a more sustainable future.