Designing innovations for the circular economy
For a circular economy to function, it must draw on innovations that are built on circular principles and can go on to be reused, recycled or repurposed.
Jovan is a Fellow with the World Economic Forum’s Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains Platform. As a Fellow of the Forum, he co-leads initiatives and fosters collaborations and communities relating to Innovation in Manufacturing and Sustainability.
He is also the Chief Evangelist of TRIA, a global sustainable food packaging company that helps foodservice brands to close their waste loop and achieve zero waste. In his capacity, he fervently champions its cause, supports its growth efforts, and advises the senior leadership team on strategic issues.
Apart from his entrepreneurial endeavors, he is also an active researcher pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with the National University of Singapore. His research interest is in applied innovation and sustainability, where Restorative Innovation is his most notable work. He has also been regularly featured on respectable media outlets, including Channel NewsAsia’s Money Mind and CNA938, for his thought leadership and expertise in sustainability and the circular economy.
For a circular economy to function, it must draw on innovations that are built on circular principles and can go on to be reused, recycled or repurposed.
Restorative innovation provides entrepreneurs and innovators with a way to explain how their innovative solutions can be profitable while having a positive impact on society.