Origin Materials, Inc. announced the appointment of Pam Haley as interim chief financial officer, effective September 1, 2023. Ms. Haley succeeds Nate Whaley in the role on an interim basis, pending the appointment of a long-term chief financial officer following the conclusion of an extensive search and vetting process led by Heidrick & Struggles, a leading executive search firm. Mr. Whaley will hold an advisory role with Origin through the end of the year to assist the Company with the search for and onboarding of his successor, ensuring sufficient time for a smooth and successful transition.

Prior to her appointment as interim Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Haley served as Origin?s Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance, responsible for the Company?s finance and accounting operations. Ms. Haley is an experienced financial professional with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology industry and has extensive expertise in budgeting, accounting, corporate financial planning and analysis, and internal controls. Prior to joining Origin, Ms. Haley served as Chief Financial Officer for Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. From June 2005 to January 2023, Ms. Haley held a variety of financial positions with increasing responsibility at Arcadia, including Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Director of Accounting, and Accounting Manager.

Ms. Haley earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona and is a certified public accountant.