FV Recycling Names Chief Financial Officer

Hattiesburg, Mississippi-based FV Recycling has named Pete Edwards chief financial officer, where he will lead FV’s accounting department. His appointment comes as the company says it expands its recycling capabilities and geographic reach.

Edwards has more than 20 years of financial management experience. He most recently was chief financial officer of Axel, a Sweden-based manufacturing company with U.S. headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“I was impressed by the leadership team’s vision for FV and saw a clear opportunity to contribute my experience,” Edwards says. “My priority is to build on the accounting team’s strengths and develop a planning function that works closely with leaders throughout the company.”

FV says the appointment comes as it builds on its combination with Mid America Paper Recycling, bringing together recovered-material market expertise, mill relationships, transportation, equipment and operational support for commercial and industrial customers.

“As FV grows, we need a financial function that helps our teams understand performance, plan effectively and make informed decisions about where to invest,” FV Recycling President Gene Smith says. “Pete’s experience building accounting operations and aligning financial management with business strategy will help us make those decisions with confidence.”

FV says Edwards’ appointment reflects the company’s continued investment in the people and leadership needed to grow and keep serving its customers.

“Building a strong department means developing people who understand how their work contributes to the company’s direction,” Edward adds. “I want our team to take ownership, work effectively with colleagues across the business and grow alongside FV.”

Source: Recycling Today