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Jeffrey Gold
Founder/CTO at Nexus Circular
Jeffrey Gold is the visionary founder, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nexus Circular, a company at the forefront of advanced plastics recycling.12 With over 40 years of experience in environmental and operational leadership, Gold has dedicated his professional career to developing solutions for pressing global problems, particularly plastic pollution and hazardous chemical remediation.4
Career and Achievements
Gold's journey with Nexus Circular began over a decade and a half ago when he stumbled upon an article about converting plastic grocery bags into reusable raw materials.3 Intrigued by this concept, he embarked on a mission to explore and develop this technology further. His efforts led to the founding of Nexus Circular, where he has been instrumental in driving the development of the company's proprietary technology and processes to their current commercial stage.4
Under Gold's leadership, Nexus Circular has achieved significant milestones:
- Diverting millions of pounds of used plastics from landfills4
- Developing a proprietary pyrolysis process to convert waste plastics into valuable chemical feedstocks2
- Shipping the 100th truckload of circular liquid in June 2022, marking a major milestone in the company's growth1
Background and Expertise
Gold's educational background includes a degree in Natural Resource Management from Cornell University.4 Prior to founding Nexus Circular, he owned and operated a leading environmental remediation firm and a specialized equipment manufacturer. Through these ventures, he designed and patented several innovative systems for safely handling high-hazard chemicals and related materials.4
Personal Interests
When not focused on his work at Nexus Circular, Gold enjoys beekeeping, brewing beer, and playing music.4 His passion for environmental sustainability and innovation continues to drive the company's mission to create a more circular economy for plastics.
Jeffrey Gold's leadership and vision have positioned Nexus Circular as a significant player in the modern circular economy, with plans for expansion across the United States and Europe in the coming years.1