The Supervisory Board of REPLOID Group AG has implemented changes to the company's Executive Board, reducing it from three to two members while shifting focus toward international market development. 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, North Africa, and West Africa. Jonas Finck, formerly Chief Biology Officer and Deputy CEO, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, reflecting the operational responsibilities he has already taken on. The Group Executive Board will now consist of Philip Pauer as Chief Executive Officer and Jonas Finck as Chief Operating Officer.
This restructuring comes as REPLOID continues its dynamic growth path in 2026 with a strong focus on international expansion. France plays a central role in this strategy given its scale and significance in the agricultural sector. Alain Parent, a native of France, has already concentrated on market development there in recent months. "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," said Wenzel Staub, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of REPLOID Group AG. Alain Parent emphasized the strategic importance of this move, stating, "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."
Philip Pauer, CEO of REPLOID Group AG, expressed confidence in the leadership transition, commenting, "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. The company operates through modular and flexible fattening facilities called REPLOID ReFarmUnits, where young larvae are fed a feed mixture tailored to each location and made from residues from the regional food value chain.
With decentralized upcycling on an industrial scale, REPLOID provides an economically attractive solution within the circular economy, enabling food waste and unused food to be efficiently recycled while conserving natural resources sustainably. The company has been listed on the direct market plus segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange since July 2025 under ticker symbol HRX5 and employs more than 100 people. The executive board restructuring signals REPLOID's commitment to scaling its circular economy model internationally, particularly in agricultural markets where its insect-based protein and fertilizer products could address both waste management and sustainable agriculture challenges. This strategic realignment positions the company to leverage growing global demand for sustainable agricultural inputs and waste solutions, potentially creating new revenue streams and enhancing its competitive position in the bioeconomy sector.
