Sam O'Keefe

Sam O'Keefe is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and development across various industries. Currently serving as VP Global Technology Platforms at Avery Dennison since February 2019, O'Keefe previously held the position of VP R&D for Label & Graphics Materials in Europe. Prior roles include Technical Director at Sensient Industrial Colors, Innovation Director at E-Leather Ltd, and Technical Manager at Ashland, Inc. O'Keefe's career also includes significant positions at Interface, Saint-Gobain in various capacities, BPB LIMITED, Cookson Group plc, and Unilever, where a strong foundation in polymer science was established with a PhD from the University of the West of England.