Mike Simko

About Mike Simko

With experience at DuPont, INVISTA, DSM, Hyosung, Origin Materials and as a consultant to the Chemical Industry and Private Equity, Mike Simko has held a diverse number of roles in the Chemicals, Fibers, and Industrials markets; including R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Business Management and Business Development. Mike has built a global marketing organization, restructured a major global business by re-aligning production facilities and directing the global sales teams with a refreshed and refined strategy for nylon textile fibers. Mike has also led two start-up ventures, bringing new innovations in textiles from lab-scale to commercialization, setting up sourcing and distribution, as well as establishing the sales, marketing, and pricing plans. Being adept at understanding technologies, competitive analysis, product positioning, and portfolio management. Mr. Simko has identified and evaluated dozens of new fiber chemistries and is adept in many sustainable textile solutions including recycled materials, bio-based and bio-degradable. Mr. Simko holds his Master of Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware, his Masters of Science Management from Thomas Edison State University, and his Bachelors of Chemical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. A resourceful and team-oriented executive he is recognized for his ability to create successful product and marketing strategies, form synergistic business alliances, and execute on project deliverables. • Start-up/Project Management • Sales/Marketing Strategies • Financial/Operational Cost Control • New Business Development • Profit Optimization • Strategic Alliances • Business Valuation • Sustainable Materials and Circularity

Experience

1. Market Development Director

   Origin Materials

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Transitioning the World to sustainable materials, we are bringing carbon negative plant-based materials to a broad range of industries. Market Strategy and Business Development for more sustainable specialty chemicals, films, bottles, fibers and synthetic polymers

Education

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• Thomas Edison State University

  Master’s Degree

• East Carolina University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• University of Delaware

  Master of Chemical Engineering