Neil Skeffington

Based in the Gaeltacht in Co Meath since 2019, Novelplast have grown to be the largest PET manufacturing company in Ireland, supplying products into the packaging and fiber markets in Ireland, UK and Europe. Having graduated with a B.Eng in Polymer Engineering from Athlone IT in 2002, Neil has amassed over 20 years experience working mainly in the PET and Polyester value chains, dedicating the last 7 years to recycling. Neil was a finalist in the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and has big plans for expansion outside of Ireland over the coming years.