Millennium Magazine_8th Ed

265 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine SCIENCES, PHARMACEUTICALS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY for facial and body care. A leading figure in plant biotechnology, GREENTECH develops and produces products for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, animal and human nutrition, and nutraceuticals fields. Concurrent to his roles at GREENTECH, Dr. Berthonhas also served as president of GREENSEA SAS since 2005, dealing with micro-algae, and as president of Laboratories BIOVITIS since 2000. BIOVITIS is producing innovative products for new agronomy (bio-fertilizers and biocontrol products) frombacteria and fungi. To remain aware of advancement in the industry, he hasmaintained affiliation with the French Society of Cosmetics. Attributing his success to his passion for his work and valued education, Dr. Berthon holds a PhD from Clermont University from 1990 and a PhD from the University of Liege from 1991. His studies specialized in chemistry, biology, microbiology and biochemistry. The Biotech GREENTECH Group is present in more than 30 countries. Deciding to open his own laboratory after spending several years in the field of biology, Dr. Berthon boasts a great passion for various applications he has used to develop products. Supported by the encouragement of his parents as well, he was further influenced by his numerous professors throughout his graduate and doctoral studies who continued to harbor his love of science. In recognition of his success in the industry, Dr. Berthon received the Innovation Prize from the French Council of Innovation and was named Man of the Year in France by the French Cosmetic Association in 2017. Looking toward the future, Dr. Berthon intends to experience the continued success of his biotech companies and would also like to expand upon his business by developing stronger products for the industry. Dr. Berthon was named Honorary Consul of Brazil and president of the Road Safety Association in Auvergne state. A pioneer in the field of biotechnology, Dr. Jean-Yves A. Berthon has been serving as president and chief executive officer of GREENTECH SA in Saint Beauzire, France, since 1992. Drawing upon three decades of experience in biology, he is renowned for his innovations in the development of active ingredients DR. JEAN-YVES A. BERTHON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GREENTECH SA Saint Beauzire, France