Solazyme has announced that former E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) CFO Gary Pfeiffer has joined the Solazyme Board of Directors. Pfeiffer has also joined Solazyme’s Audit Committee.
Current Board member and Audit Committee Chair Ann Mather has informed the company that she intends to transition her responsibilities as Audit Committee Chair to Pfeiffer and thereafter resign as Audit Committee Chair and Director of the company prior to the end of 2014.
“We are truly excited to be welcoming Gary to the Board. His experience at DuPont in international operations, large-scale manufacturing, biosciences and strategic planning makes him a perfect addition to guide us through this next phase of commercialisation,” said Jerry Fiddler, Solazyme Chairman of the Board. “On behalf of the entire Board I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Ann for her tireless work for Solazyme. Her advice and counsel have been key in guiding the company through a critical period of strategic and commercial development.”