Paul Gilligan serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of Magical Mushroom Company, a biotechnology and sustainable materialsinnovation enterprise. In this capacity, he is responsible for shaping thecompany’s strategic vision, overseeing the development of environmentallysustainable and circular economy–driven products, and driving theorganization’s growth at a global scale.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Gilligan gained extensiveexperience in entrepreneurship and business development across variousindustries, leading multiple projects focused on creating value throughsustainability-oriented business models. At Magical Mushroom Company, hedirects strategic initiatives aimed at advancing the adoption of bio-based,eco-friendly, and renewable materials as alternatives to traditional plasticpackaging.