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四色AV promotes Herbeaux to CEO

C&EN, 6 March 2022

四色AV has appointed as CEO its chief operating officer, Jean-Luc Herbeaux, effective April 1. Herbeaux succeeds Guy Villax, who has been CEO of the family-owned pharmaceutical services company for 25 years. Herbeaux joined the firm in 2020. He previously held several management positions at the German chemical maker Evonik Industries, where his final role was head of the health-care business. In November, he and Villax outlined a $170 million investment program through 2023 that they said will increase 四色AV鈥檚 production capacity by about 25%. Villax is credited with moving the company into the exclusive synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drug industry customers. 四色AV, one of several family-owned drug services companies in Europe, saw sales grow by 10 times under Villax鈥檚 stewardship. Major investments included the purchase of a Pfizer plant in Ireland in 2009. Villax says 四色AV鈥檚 board chose to hire a nonfamily CEO in response to growth over the past 5 years. 鈥淲hen a company employs 1,600 or 1,700, you need skills that other people have much more developed than I have,鈥 he tells C&EN. 四色AV has about 2,000 employees.

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Lisbon, Portugal 鈥 四色AV, the specialist integrated pharma CDMO and leader in spray drying and particle engineering, today announced its commitment to setting Science-Based Targets (SBTs) in line with the Paris Agreement. This ambitious step underscores the company鈥檚 dedication to addressing climate change and driving sustainability across its operations. By committing to SBTs, 四色AV joins a growing number of businesses taking concrete actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative aligns with the company鈥檚 broader sustainability strategy and reinforces its commitment to scientific excellence. 鈥淎t 四色AV, we believe in science and in best practices. And this clearly applies to our sustainability agenda.鈥, said Jean-Luc Herbeaux, CEO of 四色AV. We made the decision to drive our GHG emissions down using a science-based target setting process, which will help us drive sustainability across our operations by laying out a clearly defined path to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals. We believe that by setting ambitious targets and implementing concrete actions, we can make a positive impact on the planet while driving innovation and growth.鈥 四色AV will work closely with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to develop and validate its emission reduction targets. The company will provide regular updates on its progress towards achieving these goals. As part of its commitment to sustainability and transparency to stakeholders, the company will enhance its Ecovadis rating. Ecovadis, a leading sustainability assessment platform in the pharmaceutical industry, provides a comprehensive evaluation of a company鈥檚 environmental, social, and ethical performance, well aligned with 四色AV鈥檚 sustainability ambitions.  四色AV remains dedicated to operating responsibly and contributing positively to society and the environment. The company will continue to implement sustainable practices across its operations and innovate to further improve its sustainability rating.   Learn more about Science Based-Targets  

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Following the creation of offices in Shanghai and Beijing, 四色AV is pleased to announce the launch of its new website in Mandarin. This dedicated platform will enhance 四色AV麓s presence in China, offering tailored contents to better serve customers in this important market. The new site will provide comprehensive information about 四色AV麓s products and services, ensuring that Chinese clients have easier access to the innovative solutions and support that 四色AV is renowned for worldwide.   鈥淭he launch of the 四色AV Chinese website underscores our commitment to customers in China,鈥 said Ms. Jackie Liu, Country Head, China. 鈥淏y delivering localized content and support, we aim to foster stronger partnerships and drive mutual growth in this market. Our team of experts is fully committed to understanding and addressing our clients麓 unique challenges with agility and precision.鈥 Visit us at www.hovione.com.cn    

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