Posted by Charlotte Salter, on August 17, 2026.
The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) has appointed Paul Sanderson as its new chief executive, with effect from 17 August 2026. He succeeds Philip Malpass who is retiring after 17 years in the role.
Paul previously worked as chief executive of The Recycling Association.
He commented: “I’m excited to be joining UKCPI as its new chief executive and working with the fabulous team there.
“I’m very proud of what I have achieved at The Recycling Association and I’ve been lucky to work with some great people on its staff, its Council and in its membership. But I’m looking forward to a new chapter with UKCPI and building on the work of retiring director general Philip Malpass.”
About UKCPI
UKCPI is the leading trade association representing UK producers of cleaning and hygiene products and provides expert and balanced information about cleaning and hygiene in the home and in the workplace. Find out more at www.ukcpi.org and follow us on Linked In and X @ukcpi_cleaning.
