The Supervisory Board of REPLOID Group AG has implemented significant changes to the company's Executive Board structure, reducing it from three to two members while reallocating key leadership roles to support international expansion. Alain Parent, previously Chief Strategy Officer, will leave the Group Executive Board effective February 2026 to assume the position of CEO of REPLOID France SAS, taking operational responsibility for the strategically important markets in France as well as in North and West Africa. This move reflects REPLOID's continued dynamic growth path in 2026, with a strong focus on international expansion of the Group.
France plays a central role in REPLOID's strategy given its scale and significance in the agricultural sector. A native of France, Alain Parent has already concentrated on market development there in recent months. Wenzel Staub, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of REPLOID Group AG, stated that "With Alain Parent, REPLOID has an experienced senior executive who is ideally suited to lead the company's expansion into the French and North African markets." Parent added that "International expansion is the key to REPLOID's success. In recent months, I have focused intensively on the strategically important French market and have already developed specific plans for further countries in North and West Africa. As CEO of REPLOID France SAS, I will now dedicate my full attention to advancing these initiatives."
Jonas Finck, formerly Chief Biology Officer and Deputy CEO, takes over the Chief Operating Officer function, reflecting the operational responsibilities he has already taken on. The Group Executive Board will now consist of two members: Philip Pauer as Chief Executive Officer and Jonas Finck as Chief Operating Officer. Philip Pauer, CEO of REPLOID Group AG, commented, "I am thrilled that Alain Parent, with his experience and expertise, will lead REPLOID's entry into the French market. This market is of vital importance to our growth strategy, and I am confident that Alain is the right person to make this next step a success."
REPLOID produces high-quality proteins and fats as well as organic fertilizer from the rearing of black soldier fly larvae, providing an economically attractive solution within the circular economy through decentralized upcycling on an industrial scale. The company has been listed on the direct market plus segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange since July 2025 and employs more than 100 people globally. This executive restructuring demonstrates REPLOID's commitment to strategically positioning leadership talent where it can most effectively drive international market penetration, particularly in agricultural regions where their sustainable protein production model can address both food waste and protein demand challenges.
