Biotalys NV announced the appointment of Dr. Carlo Boutton as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), effective 3 May 2022. Most recently serving as the Global Head of Innovation for Large Molecules Research at global healthcare and pharmaceutical leader Sanofi, Dr. Boutton brings more than 20 years of antibody and biochemistry leadership to his new executive role at Biotalys. Reporting to Biotalys' CEO Patrice Sellès, Dr. Boutton will lead the team's continued scientific research to further develop the novel AGROBODY Foundry™ technology platform, preparing Biotalys' pipeline of biofungicides, biobactericides and bio-insecticides for expansion and commercial availability while building its intellectual property portfolio.

In his most recent role as Sanofi's Global Head of Innovation, Large Molecules Research, Dr. Boutton drove the innovation strategy and managed an expansive team exploring novel technologies with antibodies, NANOBODIES® and other biologic modalities to find innovative pharmaceutical solutions.