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Sam O'Keefe

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R&D Director at Victrex
📍 United Kingdom

Sam OKeefe is a seasoned R&D Director with over 20 years of management experience in polymers, cement, and textile technologies. Holding a PhD in Physical Science from the University of the West of England, he has a proven history of leading technical, quality, and safety teams in multinational environments.

His innovations in product and process development have directly resulted in increased sales and improved efficiencies exceeding €50 million.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
R&D Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Materials Science
His PhD is in the rheology of polymer modified cements, and he holds patents in areas like gypsum-based compositions, showcasing deep expertise in materials.
R&D Leadership
As a long-time R&D Director and VP, he has successfully implemented and managed ideation and Stage Gate project management processes across multiple businesses.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
R&D Director
Victrex
7-2022 - 3-2024
VP Global Technology Platforms, Materials Group
Avery Dennison
2-2019 - 7-2022
VP R&D, Label & Graphics Materials Europe
Avery Dennison
9-2017 - 1-2019
Technical Director
Sensient Industrial Colors
12-2013 - 9-2017
Innovation Director
E-Leather Ltd
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Education
1987 - 1991
PhD
University of the West of England
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