Patty O’Brien

Patricia (Patty) Mishic O’Brien serves as Chief Sustainability Officer at Teknor Apex Company and President of Danimer Scientific, where she drives collaborative strategies that link innovation, sustainability, and growth across both organizations. A seasoned C-Suite executive with deep expertise in materials science, Patty has a proven record of leading transformational, sustainable business initiatives.

Widely recognized for her ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and embed sustainability into operations, product development, and corporate strategy, Patty continues to sharpen Teknor Apex’s focus on responsible stewardship, ingenuity, and long-term sustainable investment in its customers, employees, and communities. In tandem, her leadership at Danimer Scientific accelerates the adoption of biodegradable and renewable materials, creating powerful synergies that advance both companies’ shared mission to build a more sustainable, circular future.