FOUNDING MEMBERS

Founding Members of GRLA

Founding council seats are open—apply for your organization’s seat.

A private board of globally recognized operators, policy influencers, and enterprise leaders defining the standards and strategic direction of the reverse economy.

The Global Reverse Logistics Alliance brings together leaders across reverse logistics, recommerce, technology, materials recovery, and sustainability to shape the future of the global reverse economy. Our founding members are the early organizations helping define the standards, partnerships, and shared direction that will strengthen the reverse supply chain worldwide.

An exclusive network of global leaders shaping the reverse economy

Founding membership is reserved for senior operators, innovators, and policy influencers building the standards, partnerships, and execution model behind the next era of reverse logistics worldwide.

Founding leaders collaboration

Founding Council

Global Leadership Network

This is a private working group of high-impact leaders committed to setting direction, not just attending events.”

Collective Mandate

Founding members are selected for proven global execution, measurable impact, and strategic influence across the reverse supply chain.

Why They Were Selected

Demonstrated leadership in large-scale reverse operations, compliance architecture, and circular execution.

What They Represent

A cross-sector leadership body spanning OEMs, ITAD, recommerce, software, logistics, and sustainability governance.

Impact Focus 2026-2028

Global standards, trusted data transparency, and strategic partnerships that accelerate recovery and circular value.

24+
Founding Leaders
12
Global Regions
$4B+
Combined Throughput
80+
Strategic Partners

Founding Council - Seats Available

These are active leadership seats we are recruiting now across the reverse economy ecosystem. Seats are open and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Limited to 25 Founding Members Globally 12 Seats Remaining

Charter Members - Now Forming

This Seat Is Open

OEM / Manufacturer Leader

VP Sustainability, Circular Economy, or Reverse Logistics

Seeking leaders from global OEMs driving circularity, takeback programs, and sustainable product lifecycle initiatives.

OEM / ManufacturingGlobal ScaleCircular Economy
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

ITAD / Recycling Leader

President, COO, or Regional Managing Director

Looking for operators advancing compliant ITAD, downstream transparency, and materials recovery performance.

ITAD / RecyclingComplianceDownstream Value
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Reverse Logistics Provider

SVP Operations, Network Strategy, or Global Programs

Seeking leaders running enterprise return flows, repair networks, and reverse transportation systems at scale.

Reverse LogisticsEnterprise ScaleGlobal Ops
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Recommerce / Marketplace

Chief Commercial Officer, GM, or Marketplace Director

Inviting leaders growing secondary market channels and asset monetization programs across global regions.

RecommerceResale ChannelsRevenue Recovery
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Technology Platform Leader

VP Product, CTO, or SaaS Platform Head

Seeking platforms enabling reverse orchestration, traceability, automation, and reporting across the ecosystem.

ERP / SaaSAutomationData Platforms
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Sustainability / ESG Leader

Head of Sustainability, ESG Strategy, or Circular Programs

Looking for executives shaping measurable circular outcomes, reporting frameworks, and enterprise sustainability goals.

SustainabilityESGCircular Metrics
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Enterprise Returns / Retail Leader

VP Returns, Reverse Operations, or Customer Experience

Seeking leaders scaling enterprise returns strategy, recovery outcomes, and customer-centric reverse journeys.

Retail ReturnsEnterprise CXRecovery Value
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Data Security / Compliance Leader

Chief Compliance Officer, CISO, or Governance Director

Inviting experts in secure data handling, certifications, and regulatory alignment across global reverse programs.

ComplianceData SecurityGlobal Standards
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Battery / Critical Minerals Leader

Head of Recovery, Supply Chain, or Material Strategy

Seeking leaders strengthening battery reuse, mineral recovery, and resilient critical material supply chains.

Critical MineralsBattery RecoverySupply Resilience
Your Company Here
This Seat Is Open

Mobility / EV Circularity Leader

VP Circular Strategy, EV Lifecycle, or Mobility Sustainability

Looking for executives advancing EV lifecycle recovery, mobility circularity, and sustainable asset utilization.

MobilityEV CircularityLifecycle Strategy
Your Company Here

Founding Members Receive

  • Priority speaking opportunities at RL EXPO.
  • Featured placement across alliance events and channels.
  • Direct access to enterprise buyers and strategic partners.
  • Advisory influence on standards and industry direction.

Founding Council seats are open—apply for your organization.

Why founding membership matters globally

Founding members are not passive supporters. They are active contributors shaping operating standards, strategic partnerships, and alliance direction at a global level.

Their leadership creates trust, accelerates adoption, and strengthens a connected ecosystem across returns, recommerce, compliance, sustainability, and materials recovery.

As Seen In / Affiliations

Global Policy Forum
Circular Economy Week
Industry Standards Board
Sustainability Council
Recovery Leaders Network
Global Logistics Review

Why leaders are joining

Representative founding-seat intent statements.

GRLA represents the kind of industry collaboration the reverse economy needs right now. We joined to shape that future early.”

Open Founding Seat

Reserved for approved member quote

We see GRLA as a strategic platform for connecting recovery, sustainability, and reverse operations globally.”

Open Founding Seat

Reserved for approved member quote

Founding membership gives us a seat at the table to define next-generation standards and relationships.”

Open Founding Seat

Reserved for approved member quote

GRLA founding leadership — hero banner imagery

Built for leaders across the reverse economy

GRLA is designed to connect the full reverse economy ecosystem, including reverse logistics, recommerce, technology, materials recovery, sustainability, and compliance.

Founding members help strengthen that network early by bringing experience, visibility, and strategic alignment to the alliance as it grows.

LIMITED EARLY ACCESS

Become a Founding Member

Join a select group of organizations helping shape the future of reverse logistics, recommerce, sustainability, and materials recovery worldwide. Founding membership is an opportunity to lead from the beginning, gain early visibility, and help define the alliance as it expands.

To learn more about founding membership, contact the GRLA team at membership@globalrla.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

A founding member is an early organization helping support, shape, and strengthen GRLA during its initial growth stage.

Organizations across reverse logistics, recommerce, technology, sustainability, materials recovery, compliance, and related sectors that want to play a leadership role in the alliance.

Reach out to the GRLA team through the membership contact pathway to discuss founding membership opportunities.