# Andre Weiglein

> Andre Weiglein is the President and CEO of AER Worldwide, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) company he founded in 1996 and has led for nearly three decades. Based in California, AER operates globally across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing certified asset recovery, secure data destruction, electronics recycling, and reverse logistics for enterprises. Under Weiglein's leadership, AER has grown to approximately 175 employees, ~$48M in revenue, and maintains R2/RIOS and E-Stewards certifications — positioning the company as a responsible, compliance-focused leader in the growing ITAD industry.

- **Role:** President/CEO at AER Worldwide
- **Organizations:** AER Worldwide
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Not specified, University of California, Berkeley
- **Known for:** Founded and grew AER Worldwide from startup to ~$48M revenue company over nearly 30 years, Built global ITAD operation with 8 owned/operated facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, Achieved R2/RIOS and E-Stewards certifications - among the most rigorous in the electronics recycling industry

## Career timeline

- **1983** — Enrolled at University of California, Berkeley
- **1988** — Graduated from UC Berkeley
- **1996** — Founded AER Worldwide, launching into the emerging ITAD space
- **2024-01** — Opened new 15,000 sq ft facility in Hillsboro, Oregon (Silicon Forest expansion)
- **2024-07** — Released comprehensive ESG statement for AER Worldwide, committing to transparent environmental and social standards

## Achievements

- Founded and grew AER Worldwide from startup to ~$48M revenue company over nearly 30 years
- Built global ITAD operation with 8 owned/operated facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Achieved R2/RIOS and E-Stewards certifications - among the most rigorous in the electronics recycling industry
- Expanded AER Worldwide to the Pacific Northwest with new Oregon facility in January 2024
- Published comprehensive ESG statement in 2024, demonstrating commitment to transparency in an industry where that's rare
- Grew company to approximately 175 employees while maintaining zero-landfill environmental commitments
- Established global reverse logistics network spanning Australia, Brazil, Israel, Hong Kong, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Netherlands, and Mexico

## Latest updates

- **2024-07** — AER Worldwide released comprehensive ESG statement outlining environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance commitments
- **2024-01** — AER Worldwide opened new 15,000 sq ft facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, expanding Pacific Northwest presence in the Silicon Forest
- **2024-03** — Media coverage of AER's Pacific Northwest expansion in resource-recycling.com

## Links

- Website: https://aerworldwide.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-weiglein-8913a64
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aerworldwide
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/AERWorldwide

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Last updated: 2026-05-17