Joe Iles
Editor | The Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Joe Iles joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2011 after studying History at the University of Bristol.
As Editor in Chief of Circulate, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s source for the latest news and insight on the circular economy, Iles’ role is to help deliver leading commentary design, business, economics, cities, food and society, through the lens of a circular economy. Iles also helped design and create the Disruptive Innovation Festival, an online festival of ideas, contributing to strategy, content and delivery. Now in its fourth year, the DIF invites thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses, makers and learners to explore the changing economy and their role in it. The runs for three weeks and features over 500 speakers annually, broadcasting to thousands of virtual attendees.
As part of the Editorial Team, Iles writes and curates entries into the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s circular economy case study library, sharing success stories from businesses embedding the principles of regeneration and restoration into their operations.
