Reworld™ Welcomes Paul Ligon as Chief Revenue & Growth Officer
In a significant move aimed at strengthening its leadership in sustainable waste solutions, Reworld™ has appointed Paul Ligon as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue & Growth Officer. This announcement, made on October 22, 2025, highlights Reworld's commitment to enhancing its commercial operations and continuing to lead in the environmental services industry.
Paul Ligon brings an impressive wealth of experience to Reworld™, having spent decades in the waste and sustainable materials management sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer for Casella Waste Systems, where he excelled in driving enterprise growth strategies, managing business development initiatives, and overseeing sales, marketing, customer care, and community engagement. His role involved launching new services and expanding existing offerings, ensuring that the company met its growth and sustainability objectives.
Before his tenure at Casella, Ligon held the position of Senior Vice President of Development and Strategy there, focusing on building a customer solutions business that catered specifically to commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. His career in this industry began with Waste Management, where he devoted eight years to various leadership roles centered around enhancing business growth in recycling and sustainability services.
Ligon's expertise is rooted not only in his corporate roles but also in his earlier experience at the Tellus Institute for Resource and Environmental Strategies. There, he advised public agencies and organizations on best practices and policy development relating to material recovery, recycling, and reuse strategies. This multifaceted background equips him with a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities in waste management and environmental sustainability.
With Ligon now at the helm of its commercial operations, Reworld™ is poised for a transformative growth phase. His primary responsibilities will include driving commercial growth, maximizing sales performance, expanding service capabilities, and refining the overall commercial strategy of the company. As stated by Azeez Mohammed, President and CEO of Reworld™, "Paul brings a remarkable history of driving revenue and launching new services while leading high-performing teams. His vast knowledge of the market and dedication to sustainable innovation make him an exceptional fit for our mission.”
Ligon's academic qualifications complement his professional experience; he holds an MBA from the prestigious Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont. These credentials bolster his ability to lead Reworld™ as it continues its commitment to sustainability.
Reworld™ is recognized as a leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste solutions globally. The company aims to advance zero-waste initiatives through cutting-edge technologies that include strategies for reimagining, reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and renewing materials.
As Ligon steps into this pivotal role, his leadership is expected to play a crucial role in Reworld™'s efforts to expand its service offerings and penetrate new markets effectively. By aligning commercial growth with sustainable practices, Reworld™ is well-positioned to deliver pioneering waste solutions that meet the needs of both commercial and municipal clients across North America.
For additional information about Reworld™ and its sustainable initiatives, please visit
www.reworldwaste.com.