Recycle it Global (RIG) is proud to announce the appointment of Graham Smith as our Non-Executive Director.
Graham brings over 25 years of experience in global finance, investment, and leadership, having held senior positions with Citigroup, UniCredit Bank AG, and Trafalgar Capital. He co-founded Instructus Markets Ltd, providing capital markets advisory and training to blue-chip clients such as Sega, Equinix, Bloomberg, and Deutsche Börse. For 10 years Graham was Head of Execution and most recently, Head of ECM at UK Mid-Cap banking specialist Panmure Liberum.
His distinguished career includes roles as Managing Director and Global Head of Cash Equity Trading at UniCredit Bank AG, and Head of European Cash Trading at Citigroup, where he led international teams across major financial centres and developed multi-million-pound investment strategies.
Graham currently sits on the advisory board of Cornish based hedge fund Kernow Asset Management, has served as a Non-Executive Director and Advisor at Mylor Ventures, supporting innovative businesses through growth and investment, and as a Governor at St Ives Technical College, reflecting his passion for education and community development.
Graham’s appointment strengthens RIG’s strategic direction as we enter an exciting new phase of expansion, scaling our operations, developing our port facility, and continuing to lead the way in transforming CDE, Commercial & Holiday Let waste into sustainable, high-quality materials.
Paul Nicholls, CEO & Co-Founder of Recycle it Global, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Graham to our board of directors. His vast experience in capital investment, financial leadership, strategic growth, and business governance adds an invaluable dimension to our leadership team. Recycle it Global is entering a transformative period, one of significant growth through a “buy and build” process, where Graham’s insight will be pivotal as we deliver on our mission to redefine sustainable resource recovery across the globe.”
Graham Smith added:
“I’m honoured to join Recycle it Global at such an exciting and ambitious time in the company’s journey. The leadership team has built a strong foundation, and their commitment to sustainability, innovation, and regional regeneration deeply resonates with me. I look forward to supporting the entire team as we take RIG into its next stage of growth — building a business that not only leads in sustainable materials but helps shape a better environmental future for generations to come.”
Welcome to team RIG, Graham! ♻️
Recycle it Global Appoints Graham Smith as Non-Executive Director.
