Speaker Profile

Mike Ritchie, Managing Director
Qualifications: Master of Science (Environment), Master of Business Administration, Bachelor
of Science (Environmental Science) (Honours)

Mike is one of Australia’s leading waste experts. With 25 years’ experience in the environmental and waste sector, Mike combines complex technical expertise and business knowledge. As a former
senior executive for Visy, SUEZ and WSN, Mike has become one of the sector’s most recognised
strategic thinkers, advising governments and business on waste and recycling.
As MRA’s Managing Director, Mike provides extensive insight into the economics, policy constraints, issues and challenges of Australia’s waste and recycling sector, whilst working toward economically
sensible environmental reforms. Mike's goal is to help make waste management economically rational and environmentally sustainable.