Sean Jones

Sean is a sustainability transformation leader with over 25 years of experience driving enterprise-wide circularity and zero-carbon initiatives across the technology, chemical, and manufacturing sectors. His career is defined by a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex digital technology and measurable environmental impact.

Prior to joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Sean served as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft Germany, where he pioneered the development of sustainability ecosystems and successfully built a $100M sustainability business by integrating ESG outcomes into mainstream digital operations. As the Director of Circular Technology at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, he focuses on accelerating the transition to a circular economy in North America by scaling innovative technologies, circular business models, and critical mineral recovery.