Global Bioenergies announced that Bernard Chaud has joined its team as director of industrial strategy on May 15, 2015. Before joining Global Bioenergies, he was plant manager in the chemicals industry, director of biofuels in the sugar industry and worked in the French ministry of agriculture.

Chaud commented: "Having been in contact with Global Bioenergies for an entire year, I realized that I wanted to join this committed and determined team for the long haul."

Marc Delcourt, Chairman and CEO of Global Bioenergies, added: "Recent progress with the industrialization of our isobutene process has enhanced Global Bioenergies' credentials and attracted interest from the top talents in our industry. We will benefit from Bernard Chaud's invaluable experience and know-how."