Christopher Bell

Executive leader advancing recycling systems, end-market development, and circular economy solutions across public and private sectors.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

About

Results-driven executive leader with 25 years of public and private sector experience across recycling operations, recovered materials markets, and circular economy strategy. Proven track record leading complex operational organizations with P&L level responsibility. Across roles in both the public and private sectors, my work has consistently focused on improving material recovery, building end markets, and advancing long-term system resiliency. I am particularly motivated to build durable, scalable solutions that strengthen domestic materials management systems and enable long-term circular economy outcomes.

Experience

  • Waste & Recycling Division Director at Salt Lake City Corporation
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Smurfit Kappa North America (Mesquite, TX)
    • Regional Sales & Brokerage Manager - North America Recycling
      Oct 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      P & L responsibility for recovered fiber purchasing through 7 US recycling plants and regional brokerage business.

    • Regional Operations Manager - North America Recycling
      Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • International Paper (15 yrs)
    • Sales Representative - Southwest US | Latin America
      Apr 2013 - Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Managed recovered fiber sales from IP Recycling's three commercial channels to third-party customers and the IP internal mill system.

    • Brokerage Representative
      Sep 2008 - Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Built and maintained supply of recovered fiber from a diverse generator base across a large geography strategically aligned to both third-party and internal mill customers.

    • Recycling Representative
      Sep 2001 - Aug 2008 · 7 yrs

      Profitably secured recovered fiber using innovative value propositions aligned with plant goals and capabilities. Implemented equipment placement strategies that created win-win value and competitive barriers to entry.