Aphea.Bio welcomes Hadyn Parry as Chairman of its Board: propelling the company's vision for sustainable agriculture

Hadyn Parry brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Aphea.Bio, having served in several leadership roles throughout his career in the biotechnology sector. Most notably, Mr. Parry is renowned for his role as CEO of biotech firm Oxitec, where he played a pivotal role in developing revolutionary insect control solutions in both agriculture and public health. His strategic vision and operational insights have proven instrumental in achieving remarkable business success.

Johan De Saegher, outgoing Chairman of the Board, expressed his confidence in Hadyn Parry's ability to lead Aphea.Bio into its next phase of growth. "I am thrilled to hand over the reins to Hadyn, whose extensive knowledge and proven track record in the biotech industry make him an ideal candidate for this role. I have no doubt that under his leadership, Aphea.Bio will continue to revolutionize agriculture, challenge conventional practices, and deliver impactful solutions."

In his new role as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hadyn Parry will provide strategic guidance and leadership to Aphea.Bio, ensuring the company continues to drive innovation, expand its product portfolio, and enhance its market presence. Mr. Parry's deep understanding of the agritech landscape and his commitment to sustainable agricultural practices align perfectly with Aphea.Bio's mission to develop environmentally friendly solutions for the benefit of farmers and the planet.

Hadyn Parry also expressed his excitement about working with Aphea.Bio's exceptional team. “I am honoured to join Aphea.Bio as Chairman and work alongside this talented group of scientists, researchers, and industry professionals. Aphea.Bio's unique approach is based on groundbreaking in-depth research, proprietary technology and an exemplary development pathway. I have no doubt it will play a huge part in managing the transition to sustainable agriculture. I look forward to contributing to the company's ongoing success and helping shape the future of biological crop protection."

Isabel Vercauteren, CEO at Aphea.Bio: "We are thrilled to welcome Hadyn Parry as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Hadyn's extensive experience and expertise in the biotech industry make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team. His strategic vision and deep understanding of sustainable agriculture align perfectly with our mission to develop innovative biological solutions for the benefit of farmers and the environment.”

“I would also like to express my gratitude to Johan De Saegher for his outstanding leadership as the outgoing Chairman”, Isabel said. “Under his guidance, Aphea.Bio has achieved significant milestones and established itself as a key player in the agricultural technology sector. Johan will continue to work together with Aphea.Bio being part of the Strategic Advisory Board, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience that will continue to shape the company's strategic direction and future success.”

“With Hadyn Parry's appointment, Aphea.Bio enters an exciting phase of scale-up and commercial growth. I believe that his leadership will further propel the company's mission to transform farming practices and make a positive impact on global food production. I look forward to working closely with Hadyn and the entire team as we continue to advance our pioneering bio-based solutions and contribute to a sustainable and resilient agricultural system."