Rachel Kibbe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Circular Services Group (CSG) and American Circular Textiles (ACT), is a leading force in circularity and sustainability. Her early fascination with landfills, kindled by childhood dirt biking in junkyards, has evolved into a pioneering role in the fashion industry. Under her leadership, CSG and ACT have become trusted advisors to global NGOs, major retailers, and circular service providers, notably contributing to the first federal textile reuse and recycling provisions through the bipartisan Americas Act, which includes over $14B in funding and incentives. ACT, which is formed by over 30 brands and organizations, works to establish U.S. leadership in textile waste and circular fashion policy.
 
Ms. Kibbe’s entrepreneurial spirit led to the founding of Helpsy, an early ethical digital marketplace, which she later merged with a used clothing collector. An acclaimed speaker on supply chains, textile waste, and sustainability, she has been recognized as a 2024 Sustainable Thought Leader by Vogue Business and featured in WWD, The New York Times, Forbes, The Guardian, The Business of Fashion, and more. Her leadership continues to drive significant advancements in circular practices within the fashion industry.