'Godfather’of R2 standard announces exit plans

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John Lingelbach will be leaving his post at the helm of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International(SERI)and the R2 certification program later this year.SERI,which administers the R2 electronics recycling standard,announced the news last week in an email sent out by its board.Lingelbach had been with the group for 12 years and will remain as its executive director as SERI looks for a new leader.In a statement sent to E-Scrap News in late February,Clare Lindsay,the chair of SERI's Board of Directors,said Lingelbach came to the board with his decision to resign and”is now looking forward to pursuing new interests and a less intense schedule."“John is truly the’godfather’of R2 and SERI,having nurtured their growth from the seed of an idea to a thriving enterprise,”Lindsay said.”He has served with unusual dedication,professionalism and integrity for some 12 years and will be a hard act to follow.”Lingelbach's tenure at SERI saw the group and its R2 certification morph into an internationally recognized platform.More than 750 locations in 30 countries are currently R2 certified.Lingelbach declined an interview request,noting he is not ready to discuss his exit and next steps.