The Supervisory Board of REPLOID Group AG has implemented significant changes to the company's Executive Board structure 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 strategically important markets in France, North Africa, and West Africa. Effective February 2026, Parent will become CEO of REPLOID France SAS, dedicating his full attention to advancing the company's initiatives in these regions.
Jonas Finck, formerly Chief Biology Officer and Deputy CEO, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, reflecting the operational responsibilities he has already taken on within the organization. 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 expansion 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 and has developed specific plans for further countries in North and West Africa. "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.
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. This approach represents a significant innovation in sustainable agriculture and circular economy practices.
Philip Pauer, CEO of REPLOID Group AG, commented on the strategic importance of these leadership changes: "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." Parent echoed this sentiment, 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."
The company's business model enables decentralized upcycling on an industrial scale, providing an economically attractive solution within the circular economy. By efficiently recycling food waste and unused food resources, REPLOID helps conserve natural resources in a sustainable manner. Founded in 2020 and based in Wels, Austria, REPLOID has grown to employ more than 100 people and maintains a global focus. The company has been listed on the direct market plus segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange since July 2025 under ticker symbol HRX5.
For business and technology leaders, this executive restructuring signals REPLOID's commitment to scaling its innovative circular economy solution internationally. The move positions the company to capitalize on growing demand for sustainable protein sources and waste-to-value technologies in key agricultural markets. As global attention increasingly focuses on sustainable food systems and circular economy models, REPLOID's expansion into France and African markets represents a strategic positioning within an emerging sector that combines biotechnology, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
