Encina, a company that turns waste plastics into circular chemicals, appoints Sheida Sahandy as Chief Sustainability Officer to lead its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts.

Sheida brings 25 years of experience spanning business, government, science, and law. Her mission is to create a strong sustainability agenda and fully integrate it into Encina's corporate strategy, enabling long-lasting success for its customers while doing good for the planet and future generations.  

 Most recently, she served as a member of the executive cabinet for Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, where she led the turnaround of the State agency responsible for the recovery of the nation’s largest estuary.

“I am extremely excited to step into this role and help make the promise of circular economies a reality at this critical juncture in time,” said Sheida. “My mission is to create a strong sustainability agenda and fully integrate it into our corporate strategy, enabling long lasting success for our customers while doing good for the planet and future generations.”