GreenMantra Technologies, a clean technology company that produces high-value polymer products from waste plastics, has named Jodie Morgan as its new CEO. Morgan has ample experience growing specialty chemicals, green technology and other high-value additive businesses.

Morgan previously served as president of Pinova Inc., a leading global supplier of renewable rosin and polyterpene resin innovations; Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals, LLC, a multi-national food ingredients company; and SPI Polyols, Inc., a global manufacturer of specialty polyols and sugars. She’s also been on the board of directors of GreenMantra since early 2017 and worked closely with the management team to develop the business’ vision and strategy.

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead GreenMantra through its next phase of growth as we look to expand our existing polyethylene- and polypropylene-based specialty polymers business, as well as accelerate bringing to market our new styrenic polymers made from waste polystyrene,” said Morgan in a statement.

Morgan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in business administration-finance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She has served on the board of directors of numerous companies and is the former chairwoman of VISAGE, a global association of chief executive officers.