Founding Members

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

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

Founding Members of GRLA

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.

Founding Council

Global Leadership Network

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.

“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.
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COUNCIL SEATS

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.
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 / Manufacturing

Global Scale

Circular Economy

Open

ITAD / Recycling Leader

President, COO, or Regional Managing Director

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

ITAD / Recycling

Compliance

Downstream Value

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 Logistics

Enterprise Scale

Global Ops

Open

Recommerce / Marketplace

Chief Commercial Officer, GM, or Marketplace Director

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

Recommerce

Resale Channels

Revenue Recovery

Open

Technology Platform Leader

VP Product, CTO, or SaaS Platform Head

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

ERP / SaaS

Automation

Data Platforms

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.

Sustainability

ESG

Circular Metrics

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 Returns

Enterprise CX

Recovery Value

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.

Compliance

Data Security

Global Standards

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 Minerals

Battery Recovery

Supply Resilience

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.

Mobility

EV Circularity

Lifecycle Strategy

Founding Members Receive:

Founding Council seats are open—apply for your organization.

LIMITED EARLY ACCESS

Why Founding Membership Matters Globally

REVIEWS

Why Leaders are Joining

Representative founding-seat intent statements.

FOR LEADERS

Built for leaders across the reverse economy

FAQ’S

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the founding-seat opportunity
What is a founding member?
A founding member is an original member who participated in the establishment or creation of an organization or group.”
“Who should apply?” refers to the intended or eligible candidates who meet the criteria for an opportunity, program, position, or membership.
“How do we get started?” is a phrase used to ask about the first steps or initial process required to begin something.

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.