Executive Leadership
Johnson Obute
Executive Director
Driving sustainable growth, circular-economy innovation, responsible resource recovery, and stronger industrial connections across Nigeria and West Africa.
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About Johnson Obute
Johnson Obute is a Polymer Engineer, entrepreneur, and circular-economy innovator with expertise in recycling technology, polymer engineering, product development, and sustainable materials innovation.
His work focuses on transforming plastic waste into valuable industrial products and developing practical solutions that connect waste recovery with manufacturing. At GreenBerg Materials, Johnson brings technical and innovation expertise that strengthens the company’s ability to unlock higher-value applications for recovered materials and advance circular manufacturing.
He is a two-time winner of the Innovate UK BusinessConnect Open Innovation Challenge and a two-time champion of the Polymer Institute of Nigeria Research Awards, with further recognition from the SAHARA Impact Fund, SEPLAT Energy, Crosspoint Innovate, MassChallenge USA, and other innovation platforms.