• Return-IT CEO Alby Taylor.
    Return-IT CEO Alby Taylor.
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Australia’s leading operator of container refund points Return-It has announced Alby Taylor as its new CEO. 

Taylor’s previous roles included chair and director of Container Exchange in Queensland and general manager of the Australian Beverages Council.

Managing director of Re.Group David Singh said Taylor’s deep understanding of beverage container schemes would help grow Return-It’s capacity to deliver as is customer base expanded.

Return-It is an Australian company that has partnered with a wide range of social enterprise partners to deliver a modern approach to container refund services. Return-It has over 100 refund point locations across Australia, making it the nation’s biggest operator of depots where customers can receive immediate cash refunds for eligible containers.

Taylor said: “After watching the way Return-It approached the development of its business and how it has continued to grow from strength to strength, I am thrilled to be joining the team. It is an exciting time for Return-It, especially as we move toward the launch of the Western Australia CDS on 1 October this year and we look forward to the development of new schemes in New Zealand, Tasmania and Victoria where Return-It looks forward to making a significant contribution.”

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