Origin Materials, a carbon-negative materials manufacturer, announced the appointment of Matt Plavan as chief financial officer, effective October 30, 2023.

Matt Plavan will work closely with Origin's co-CEOs and board of directors to lead the finance organization and drive business growth. He is replacing Pam Haley , who will continue in her role as senior vice president of accounting and finance.

Matt Plavan brings sixteen years of public company executive experience and has led finance functions, including equity and debt financing, successfully. Before joining Origin, he held executive roles at IngredientWerks, Arcadia Biosciences, and Cesca Therapeutics.