
Changemakers in circularity
Ebbinge specialises in identifying forward-thinking leaders in the field of circularity. We connect organisations with executives and board members who make strategic decisions with agility and decisiveness in a dynamic landscape. With the right leadership, your organisation can achieve stable growth, deliver results, and maintain success, now and in the future.
Trust the changemakers at Ebbinge
The circular economy involves complex value chains that present a number of challenges. A successful transition to circularity requires close collaboration between multiple stakeholders, from raw material suppliers and manufacturers, to retailers and recyclers. That means building effective partnerships and transparency throughout your organisation’s value chain.
Economic viability remains another key obstacle. Circular business models are often more cost-intensive than traditional linear models. They frequently require high upfront investment, and the financial benefits only become clear in the long term.
Technological and infrastructural barriers also pose major challenges. High-quality recycling processes are often difficult to implement, and many regions lack the necessary infrastructure for collection, sorting and processing of materials. Scaling up innovative recycling technologies demands major investment.
Ebbinge helps you find leaders who know how to create forward momentum: decisive changemakers who make an immediate impact and deliver lasting transformation.
Finding the right leaders for circularity
The circular economy of the future demands leaders with specialised skills.
Systems thinking is essential. A circular leader must see the bigger picture and understand the connections between all parts of the value chain. They need to recognise how material flows, processes, and stakeholders are interlinked, and how changes in one area can have ripple effects across the entire system.
Collaboration is key. Circularity depends on close cooperation between multiple stakeholders. Leaders in this space must be exceptional at networking, building partnerships, and balancing different interests. They need to bring people and organisations together, inspiring them to work towards shared circular goals.
An innovative mindset is a must. The transition to a circular economy requires new business models and solutions. A circular leader must be willing to think out-of-the-box, embrace experimentation and change, and encourage others to explore new paths forwards.

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Why choose Ebbinge for Executive Search and Interim Management?
Ebbinge has been helping boards at mid-sized and large organisations staff C-level leadership positions since 1982. We identify, connect, and develop the leaders of the future, working with entrepreneurial organisations across private equity, family businesses and the public sector. Our expertise spans multiple industries, focusing on private equity, family businesses, healthcare, NGOs and civil society organisations.
Why organisations trust Ebbinge:
- We connect organisations with leaders who have a strong moral compass, guided by purpose and values.
- Our approach focuses on essential leadership qualities, built on the Eight Principles of True Leadership to provide clarity in a complex world.
- Through our unique leadership network, we foster knowledge-sharing, self-reflection, and collaboration.
- With a holistic perspective on leadership challenges, we advise, connect, develop, and inspire to drive lasting impact.
