Jim Stephanou
Jim Stephanou has served on Origin’s board of directors since June 2023. Mr. Stephanou is Chief Executive Officer for IPS (Integrated Project Services) and brings over thirty years of experience in manufacturing operations and engineering, including his current role as CEO of IPS, an engineering and construction services provider to the life sciences sector. Previously, he served as Vice President and Global Head of Engineering at Merck & Co., Inc. (“Merck”), a position he held from 2015 to 2023. Prior to joining Merck, he held various leadership positions at Bayer Technology Services Americas for over a decade, including roles as Vice President of Asset Management, Vice President and Plant Manager for Manufacturing and Technology, and Regional Director of Engineering and Maintenance. Mr. Stephanou joined Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. in 1988 and held a variety of supervisory positions with the company before being named Manager of Maintenance and Reliability in 2000. Mr. Stephanou holds a mechanical engineering degree from Drexel University.