On the Move in Biofuels: Codexis, Solazyme

In California, Codexis appointed Pedro I. Mizutani, Executive Vice President-Upstream Business for Raízen Energia Participacoes S.A. and former CEO of Cosan Sugar and Ethanol to the Codexis’ Board of Directors.

In California, Rogerio Manso has joined Solazyme as its Chief Commercialization Officer, and is charged with leading the company’s global commercialization efforts for their tailored oil platform, particularly in Brazil.  Manso spent 28 years at Petrobras where he served in various leadership roles, including development of markets for Brazilian oils and oil products in the US, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.