Incoming CEO Eileen Mockus brings over two decades of experience driving sustainable innovation in the textile industry. Formerly CEO of Coyuchi, she has also held roles at the Pottery Barn brands, The North Face and Patagonia. Mockus has been recognized by Vogue Business as an Innovator inSustainability and was part of the team that helped develop Patagonia’s first recycled PET product.

“I’m thrilled to step into this role at such a pivotal time,” said Eileen Mockus. “The groundwork has been laid, partnerships are strong, and the demand for scalable textile-to-textile recycling has never been greater. Together, we can ensure the transition to a future where textiles are no longer wasted.”

With a strong global team and expanding partner network, Accelerating Circularity will continue driving industry transformation through post-consumer textile programs, new tools for circular system development, and business models that make circularity commercially viable.