Jacqueline Lotzkar named president & CEO of CARI
Lotzkar previously played a key role in her family's 112-year-old metals business
The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) has named Jacqueline Lotzkar as its new president & CEO, effective February 3, 2025.
A longstanding advocate for the recycling and manufacturing sectors, Lotzkar has actively engaged with government officials in both Canada and the United States through her involvement with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). She holds a Master of Global Business and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria.
A 112-year legacy in recycling
Lotzkar brings extensive industry expertise to this role. Over the past four years, Lotzkar served as vice president at Pacific Metals Recycling International in Vancouver, B.C., where she played a key role in supporting the ownership transition and corporate sale of the 112-year-old family business.
Founded in 1912 by Lotzkar's great-grandfather, Leon, Pacific Metals has been a prominent part of Greater Vancouver's recycling sector, contributing to sustainability efforts both locally and globally.
