Patrick Owens

With thirty-five years of industry experience, Patrick has held Sustainability and Innovation roles at a variety of organizations including DuPont, ILC Dover, Jones Nonwovens and more recently Eco-Chain Solutions. Patrick joined Marrad, the pioneer in regenerative materials management for Supply Chains in February 2022. As Vice President of Sustainability and Innovation, Patrick is responsible for leading the company's aspiration to eliminate (packaging related) Scope 3 carbon emissions at food distribution centers across North America. Prior to joining Marrad, Patrick served as Vice President at Jones Nonwovens where he was responsible for the development of a 100% sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging products. Patrick also served as President at ILC Dover, where he spearheaded the development and rapid deployment of inflatable flood protection products to protect critical infrastructure from climate related emergencies. Patrick also held Global leadership positions with DuPont’s Kevlar, Tyvek, and Corian® Business Units. Patrick earned a BS in Finance from Saint Francis University and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School. Patrick has a passion for both sustainability and lifelong learning and is currently enrolled in the MIT Sustainability Strategies and Opportunities program. Patrick is also a TRUE Advisor and Zero Waste USA Associate.