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Jean-Francois Huc, president and CEO at renewable chemicals company BioAmber Inc., has stepped down from his position. He will be immediately replaced by current COO Fabrice Orecchioni.

In his role as COO over the past four years, Orecchioni has overseen the construction, start-up and operation of BioAmber’s manufacturing plant in Sarnia ON and the management of the joint venture with Mitsui. He also been extensively involved in the negotiations with CJ CheilJedang for the proposed joint venture in China.

Huc, who is leaving for personal reasons, will remain a member of the board of directors and will also assume an advisory role with the management team to help ensure a smooth transition.