Matt Slutzker is Wood Mackenzie’s principal analyst covering PET, RPET and sustainability in the Americas to analyze dynamic regional markets via insights, presentations, and commentaries. Contributing to an integrated view of the polyester value chain, he also supports assessments for broader plastics markets and sustainability areas within the circular economy. More recently, he has been investigating how the plastics industry will develop key infrastructure to support future demand within recycled markets.

Matt joined Wood Mackenzie in 2022 within the Oils & Chemicals Research team, based in Richmond, Virginia. Prior to Wood Mackenzie, he worked in Corporate Development with Alpek Polyester with a focus on market analysis, M&A activity, and strategic planning. Matt holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and recently completed his MBA at Wake Forest University with a focus on strategy & leadership.