Key Takeaways:
- André Andonian has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Invaio Sciences, succeeding Robert Berendes.
- Andonian is currently Chair of Asia Pacific and Strategic Advisor at Flagship Pioneering and has over 30 years of experience in strategic consulting at McKinsey & Company.
- Robert Berendes, former Chairman, will continue serving on Invaio’s board.
- Andonian’s expertise aligns with Invaio’s mission of promoting nature-positive agriculture and advancing sustainable crop protection.
- Invaio continues its focus on building a leadership team to drive innovation and growth in agriculture.
Invaio Sciences, a bioplatform company under Flagship Pioneering, has announced the appointment of André Andonian as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Andonian succeeds Robert Berendes, who served as Chairman since 2019 and will continue to contribute to the company as a board member.
André Andonian’s Background and Expertise
André Andonian brings decades of experience to his new role as Chairman at Invaio. He currently serves as Chair of Asia Pacific and Strategic Advisor at Flagship Pioneering, where he is responsible for Invaio alongside Ignacio Martinez. Andonian is also Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey & Company, where he spent over 30 years advising companies in advanced industries and driving strategic transformations.
His extensive background in various industries, combined with his strategic insight, positions him well to support Invaio’s mission of fostering nature-positive agriculture. His work at Flagship Pioneering and his role as an advisor to leading companies reflect his experience in guiding innovative ventures toward sustainable solutions.
Strategic Direction
The company focuses on providing farmers with natural crop protection solutions, advancing sustainable agriculture by leveraging scientific innovations. The company aims to address the challenges of modern agriculture through nature-positive practices, and Andonian’s leadership is expected to further this mission.
Ignacio Martinez, General Partner at Flagship Pioneering, expressed confidence in Andonian’s ability to lead Invaio during its next growth phase. “His deep understanding of global industries, strategic acumen, and passion for sustainable solutions make him the ideal leader to guide Invaio into its next phase of growth and innovation,” Martinez stated. He also thanked Robert Berendes for his contributions as Chairman over the last five years.
Leadership Transition and Future Outlook
As Invaio’s new Chairman, Andonian will be responsible for guiding the company’s strategic direction, fostering partnerships, and scaling its solutions for sustainable agriculture. He has also expressed enthusiasm for leading the company, emphasizing Invaio’s transformative approach to agriculture, grounded in cutting-edge science and a commitment to natural solutions.
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A groundbreaking solution has emerged in the ongoing battle to save the world’s citrus industry from the devastating impacts of citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB). Invaio Sciences, a bio platform company at the forefront of nature-positive agriculture, has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of its Citrus Health solution by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Community Services (FDACS). This solution offers new hope to citrus growers and promises to revolutionize the management of citrus orchards.
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