Danimer Scientific, Inc. announced it has appointed Anthony Austin as Chief Human Resource Officer. In this role, Austin will focus on building best-in-class HR processes to strategically support the Company's growth as it continues to expand its manufacturing capacity. Austin joins Danimer from Bedrock Manufacturing Co., the parent company of Shinola, a luxury watch, leather and jewelry manufacturer and Filson, a 125-year-old Alaskan outfitter and manufacturer of high-quality outerwear, where he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer since 2020.

At Bedrock, Austin was responsible for the HR functions of both Shinola and Filson, including leadership development, strategy, organizational alignment, executive staffing, policy development, succession planning, talent management and acquisition. Over his more than 30-year career, Austin has served in human resources roles of increasing responsibility at leading companies including PepsiCo, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., and Delta Air Lines, Inc.