A decade ago Canadian Don Weatherbee moved from his long career crunching the numbers in mining to join a gold recovery company. From there, it wasn't such a big leap to start working with the pioneering technology business RegenX, innovating the way precious metals are recycled, particularly those in end-of-life catalytic converters. As part of the circular economy, reusing materials that have already been processed, Don reflects on a career that has seen massive changes in environmental impact and his sense of optimism.
In this episode Don talks about:
• choosing to study for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta
• why accountancy and technology are a good foundations for business leadership
• the benefits of being "the numbers guy" in the executive team
• the circular economy
• why people are at the heart of innovation and how that will conserve natural resources.
In addition Don discusses:
• the power of asking "Why?" in meetings
• good reasons to find out what other people in a company do.
An avid sports fan Don signs off by revealing:
• how he chooses to relax
• the privileges of living close to the Canadian Rocky Mountains
• reasons to remain optimistic about the future.
Mentioned in this podcast
RegenX
(RGX Tech Corps)
The American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The circular economy
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Shaheer Hafeez ACA, Director ESG and climate risk KPMG S3 E2
Sarah Daly, sustainability consultant and climate champion S3 E1
Nick Molden, CEO Emissions Analytics S1 E4
Lydia Carrington, sustainability manager Edgbaston Stadium S2 E1
Kurt Henderson, senior product designer Byway Travel S2 E4
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