The UK Deposit Management Organisation Appoints CEO

The UK Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) responsible for delivering the Deposit Return Scheme across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland has appointed Russell Davies as its Chief Executive Officer.

He will officially take on the role of CEO on 5 January 2026, where he will lead the DMO in delivering operations, accelerating readiness, and ensuring all components of the Deposit Return Scheme are fully prepared for its launch in October 2027.

His appointment marks a significant step forward for the organisation, as it prepares to finalise its operational blueprint, consult on the structure of the Retail Handling Fee and Producer Fee, and identify logistics, collection, and recycling partners for the scheme in the coming months.

Congratulations Russell!

Read the full announcement here: https://ukdmo.co.uk/news/uk-dmo-continues-to-accelerate-drs-preparation-with-appointment-of-russell-davies-as-ceo/