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Amyris Adds COO Role

Alvarez brings 30 years of global, multi-functional, operations experience

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By: Kristin Brooks

Managing Editor, Contract Pharma

Eduardo Alvarez has been appointed chief operating officer, Amyris, Inc. This new position was created to support the company’s growth. Mr. Alvarez reports to John Melo, Amyris president and chief executive officer.

Mr. Alvarez has more than 30 years of global, multi-functional, operations experience both running and advising growth companies. Previously, he served as Global Operations Strategy Leader for PwC. During his tenure, he co-led the integration of his prior company, Booz & Company, following its acquisition by PwC. In his role, he grew operations into a global practice with $1.5 billion in revenue and 4,000 employees.

 “With the successful transition of our Company into one of the fastest growing sustainable health, nutrition and personal care ingredients businesses in the world, we are now in need of operational leadership to support our growth,” said Mr. Melo. “Eduardo’s skill set and successful record of accomplishment in delivering company growth will be essential as we evolve from delivering over $100 million in annual revenue to reach and sustain $500 million in annual revenue. We are very pleased with our performance this year, and very excited at the focus Eduardo will bring to removing variability from our production and helping us consistently execute on our customer delivery and product pipeline.”

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