Nick Ryan

Technology Director

Nick has been working with Worn Again since 2011 during its evolution from upcycling to polymer recycling technology. He has been responsible for the formation of key partnerships to advance technology from laboratory scale phase through to the current optimisation and scaling phase of developments.

With a background of over 20 years in the apparel business, Nick has gained a wide experience in sourcing, product design, research and development, and international sales. He has built and sold a previous business and has consulted many other companies, including a start-up shoe initiative, a manufacturing agency and factory in Vietnam, and a high tech Taiwanese innovator. He has also worked with many of the leading brands and retailers in the world, including Nike, Puma, Timberland, M&S and Intersport amongst others.

Nick is passionate about innovation, both in product and thinking, and the need to go beyond mere compliance to bring about sustainable and socially responsible trade.