The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART) Association named a new leader as Jackie King retires.
Susan DeCourcey is SMART’s new executive director. DeCourcey has a lengthy resume and most recently was the executive director at Management Solutions Plus based in Washington D.C. DeCourcey has extensive experience in leadership positions in trade, scientific and medical organizations. She was director of society management services and publishing at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
Since 2009, Jackie King has had a significant impact on SMART as executive director.
During her tenure, King has been an effective leader in expanding the association’s impact globally. SMART membership has expanded in parts of the world, where the textile recycling market has grown, including India, Pakistan, and the UAE. King has been credited with several key accomplishments, including helping to raise awareness about textile reuse and recycling with the public.
Published in the July 2022 Edition
