UpCycle announces new Chief Executive  

Added: 19th June 2025

UpCycle Chief Executive Jon Warrick will step down at the end of June 2025,.  He is succeeded by Mark Flannagan who is already in post.  

Jon Warrick’s tenure 

Jon became CEO in 2020 following the retirement of UpCycle’s founder, David Brown. Drawing on experience gained with GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Systagenix and Hoya, Jon guided the charity through many challenges , including  the Covid‑19 pandemic. During his time with UpCycle  he significantly expanded its community operations, including new workshops and community projects.  Jon has plans to retire, although he will continue to volunteer with our community programmes. 

Welcoming Mark Flannagan 

We are thrilled to welcome Mark , who joins UpCycle with nearly four decades of voluntary‑sector leadership, including time as Chief Executive of a national cancer charity. Mark has  an impressive skill set that includes communications, policy, public affairs and campaign leadership. An enthusiastic road cyclist, Mark brings both professional insight and personal commitment to UpCycle’s mission. “I thank Jon for his legacy, leaving a fantastic charity that delivers vital work.  I am looking forward to working with the team to keep us moving forward with impact.” 

Bill Schofield, Chair of Trustees said 

“The Board thanks Jon for his exceptional service as our Chief Executive. He has guided the charity through the last five years with skills and dedication and leaves us in great  shape.  Our vital work is being delivered across more areas, we have an excellent staff team, and our organisation is  in a better position than ever before.” 

We are delighted to welcome Mark, he  will bring his considerable skills and experience as a charity sector leader to help us move forward into a new chapter of service delivery with UpCycle.”