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PureCycle appoints Valerie Mars, former Mars Inc. executive, to Board effective January 1, 2026
PureCycle Technologies, Inc.
- Valerie Mars appointed to PureCycle Board effective Jan 1, 2026; she will serve on Audit and Finance Committee.
- Mars was SVP & Head of Corporate Development at Mars, Inc. for over 20 years, retiring end of 2024; fourth-generation Mars family member.
- Designated by Sylebra Capital under Board Representation Agreement; qualifies as independent under Nasdaq rules.
- Receives prorated initial RSU grant valued at $41,667 under non-employee director compensation program.
- CEO Dustin Olson cited her sustainability advocacy and alignment with PureCycle's mission to revolutionize plastic recycling.