Encina Development Group Appoints Alison Jahn as Chief Communications Officer

Communications Veteran Joins Encina to Lead Global Communications Strategy and Support Growth Objectives

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encina Development Group, LLC (“Encina”) a producer of ISCC+ circular chemicals from end-of-life plastics today announced the appointment of Alison Jahn as its Chief Communications Officer to oversee the company’s global communications strategy. In her new role, Ms. Jahn will be responsible for leading Encina's enterprise-wide communications effort, establishing people and communication strategies to advance the company’s reputation and accelerate its commercial growth. She will also have oversight of Encina’s government affairs strategy and will drive efforts to build public and private partnerships within the local governments and communities where Encina operates.

"We are thrilled to have Alison join Encina as our Chief Communications Officer," said David Roesser, CEO of Encina Development Group. "Her extensive experience in strategic communications, branding, marketing, and public relations, coupled with her deep understanding of the industry, make her a valuable addition to our leadership team. We look forward to working with Alison as we continue to drive innovation and growth at Encina."

Jahn brings 25 years of global experience building purpose-driven brands and award-winning communications initiatives for Fortune 500 companies in the performance materials, oil and gas and financial services industries. She most recently served as Vice President of Global Communications and External Affairs at Ascend Performance Materials where she created multi-channel communications strategies that helped redefine the company’s culture and secure its reputation as a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance polymers.

"I am proud to join Encina and contribute to the company's mission to support our customers in reaching their sustainability goals," said Jahn. "Encina is at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions in the advanced recycling industry, and I am excited to play a role in enhancing our company's profile and amplifying our message of sustainable resource management. I look forward to working with the talented team at Encina to deliver impactful communications strategies that support the company's growth objectives."

Jahn began her career in Washington, D.C. holding roles at global communications firms Porter Novelli and APCO Worldwide, where she rose through the ranks from Associate to Vice President of Strategic Communications. She later joined Univar Solutions, where she held various leadership positions, including Director of Global Marketing & Communications, Director of Corporate Communications and Director of Public Relations. Jahn is bilingual and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications and Spanish from Augusta State University.

About Encina Development Group

Encina Development Group produces circular chemicals. Encina’s products provide the basic building blocks for customers to meet their sustainable content goals and enable the cyclical production and reproduction of products across a broad spectrum of ubiquitous goods, including consumer products and packaging, pharmaceuticals, construction, and much more.

For more information, please visit www.encina.com.