The Supervisory Board of REPLOID Group AG has implemented significant changes to the company's Executive Board as part of its international expansion strategy. Alain Parent, previously Chief Strategy Officer, will leave the Group Executive Board to assume operational responsibility for REPLOID's business activities in France and in North and West Africa. Effective February 2026, Parent will become CEO of REPLOID France SAS, focusing on these strategically important markets.
Jonas Finck, formerly Chief Biology Officer and Deputy CEO, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, taking on expanded operational responsibilities. This restructuring reduces the Group Executive Board to two members: Philip Pauer as Chief Executive Officer and Jonas Finck as Chief Operating Officer. The changes come as REPLOID continues its dynamic growth path in 2026 with a strong focus on international expansion.
France plays a central role in REPLOID's strategy due to 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.
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." The company's focus on these regions represents a significant strategic shift toward markets with substantial agricultural sectors.
Philip Pauer, CEO of REPLOID Group AG, commented on the leadership changes, saying, "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." The executive reshuffle reflects REPLOID's commitment to positioning experienced leaders in key growth markets.
REPLOID produces high-quality proteins and fats as well as organic fertilizer from black soldier fly larvae through its modular REPLOID ReFarmUnits. The company's business model focuses on decentralized upcycling on an industrial scale within the circular economy, efficiently recycling food waste and unused food while conserving natural resources. Founded in 2020 and based in Wels, Austria, REPLOID has been listed on the direct market plus segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange since July 2025 and employs more than 100 people globally. Additional information about the company's operations can be found at https://www.newmediawire.com.
