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

Carbon-negative materials manufacturer, Origin Materials, has appointed Matt Plavan as their new Chief Financial Officer. Plavan will be responsible for leading the finance organization and driving business growth, working closely with Origin's co-CEOs and board of directors. Plavan has extensive experience in executive roles at public companies, including expertise in equity and debt financing. He will be replacing Pam Haley, who will continue in her role as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance. Plavan has previously held executive positions at IngredientWerks, Arcadia Biosciences, and Cesca Therapeutics.

Origin Materials appoints Matt Plavan as new CFO

Origin Materials, a carbon-negative materials manufacturer, has been awarded $18.7 million in funding from BioMADE, a US Department of Defense (DoD) Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Origin Materials plans to use the funding to develop bio-based polymers and bio-based carbon black samples for sustainable tires and other products, supporting the DoD's fleet decarbonization efforts. This funding comes as Origin Materials secures strategic partnerships and capacity reservation agreements for its bio-based material, indicating the demand for its technology. The funding from the DoD further validates the importance and potential of Origin's bio-based material.

Origin Materials awarded BioMADE funding to advance Department of Defense sustainability goals

Pam Haley has been appointed as the interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Origin Materials, a carbon-negative materials manufacturer. She assumed the role previously held by Nate Whaley and will be in charge until a long-term CFO is appointed. Haley has been with Origin as the Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance. Prior to that, she held various financial positions at Arcadia Biosciences, including CFO and controller. Haley has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Arizona and is a certified public accountant. Her appointment is effective from September 1, 2023.

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