Management of the Reclay Group
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Our management
Raffael A. Fruscio
“In the future, a solution for environmental protection, resource conservation and sustainability will involve less ownership and more flexibility!”
Raffael Fruscio, managing partner, founded the Reclay Group in 2002, which is headquartered in Herborn, Hesse. Against the background of the amendments to the Packaging Ordinance, the breaking up of the monopoly surrounding the green dot and the emergence of the market for EPR systems in Germany, he and his team of industry experts have been developing an ever more comprehensive, sustainable range of services, which is covered by specialized subsidiaries . As the head of the international company, he is responsible for the strategic orientation of the group, develops new business areas and heads the holding company management.
Dr. Fritz Flanderka
“There is no alternative but to switch from a linear to a circular economy. It is the only way we can succeed in tackling important global issues such as CO2 reduction or fighting marine pollution in a meaningful and promising way.”
Dr. Fritz Flanderka has been Managing Director of the Reclay Group since 2005. In addition to managing various operational areas, he is jointly responsible for the strategic direction of the group.
until 2005, The doctor of law and licensed attorney previously played a decisive role in the development of the EPRsystem in Germany and the European umbrella organization of EPR systems in his work as general representative of “Der Grüne Punkt-Duales System Deutschland AG” and as managing director of “Packaging Recovery Organization Europe sprl”. Since then, he has been closely involved in the further legal development of the regulatory environment and represents the Reclay Group in numerous committees.
Dr. Flanderka is a sought-after speaker and regular contributor to specialist articles. He is also the main author of Germany’s standard commentary on the Packaging Act.
Reclay France
Pascal Gislais
President RecycleMe France (Valorie SAS)
“EPR is an effective tool that can be adapted to all countries: improving the environment, increasing ecologically oriented jobs, and developing the recycling industry, and all this thanks to a new law on the circular economy”
Pascal Gislais specialises in waste management, marketing of recyclable materials, auditing, Extended Responsibility in Europe and in developing countries and sustainable development.
Pascal Gislais was previously Secretary General of PRO-Europe (Packaging Recovery Organisation Europe), the organisation of organisations in charge of collecting, sorting and recycling packaging in 33 European countries. He was Director of International Development for Eco-Emballages and structured the entire EPR sector in the French overseas departments.
He holds a PhD in industrial process engineering and is experienced in managing transnational and cross-cultural projects.
Patrick Bariol
Managing Director Léko
“Rethinking the way we consume to limit our impact on the environment has become essential. Challenging the status quo is what drives me, to constantly adapt to new challenges.”
Patrick Bariol joined RecycleMe France (Valorie), the French subsidiary of the Reclay Group in 2019 as Development Director with the key mission of launching the activity of Léko, a state-approved eco-organisation for the household packaging sector since 2017. After revising the strategy and forming a new board of directors, Léko will welcome its first members during 2020. Appointed Léko’s Managing Director at the beginning of 2021, he will continue the development and structuring of the company by building a team of dedicated experts through the service contract between Léko and RecycleMe France (Valorie). In 2022 Léko has succeeded in establishing itself as a recognised alternative to the monopoly of the historical organisation with several tens of thousands of members and is ready to commit to a new accreditation period.
With a rich career in sales and marketing management within international groups in the information technology sector, then in charge of the development of another approved eco-organisation in the electrical and electronic equipment sector, this experienced manager brings his know-how, creativity and leadership to revisit the established order. Patrick is well aware of the constraints of both the companies that market the products and those that manage their end of life.
Julien Leroy
Director of Operations
“We must act and think for future generations. Innovation and commitment are the keys to sustainable development, and we will do our utmost to ensure that this is achieved.”
After years of experience in household packaging EPR, Julien joined RecycleMe France (Valorie) as Operations Director bringing his experience, dynamism and innovative ideas. Aware of what RecycleMe France can bring to the world of packaging, it is with dexterity and passion that he leads the operations so that our customers can benefit from optimum quality.
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