Research and Development

Freddy Guihéneuf

Freddy is the scientific leader of projects related to the optimisation of the production of microalgae, their use in oyster farming, and the extraction and purification processes of compounds of interest.

Freddy is a Doctor of Biophysiology of the Organizations and Populations of the University of Le Mans (France) and has more than 10 years of international experience (France, Israel, Ireland) on research projects in the fields of algae biotechnology, microalgae strains, genetic engineering, and bioactive molecule extraction techniques.

Bio-process engineer

Quentin Girardin

Quentin works on the research and development of processes for extracting and purifying molecules of interest, as well as on the screening and biochemical characterization of strains of fish and oyster interest.

Quentin is a Biological Engineer graduated from INSA Toulouse (France) with experience in the field of animal health (Virbac).

Biology Technician

Axel Wakefield

Axel is responsible for the R&D production platform, as well as projects to optimise the production of microalgae.  Axel has a degree in Production and Valorisation of Marine Resources, from the National Institute of Marine Science and Technology (INTECHMER, France).  Axel’s laboratory experience have enabled him to acquire skills in cultivation, maintenance and production of microalgae.

Business Development Manager

Virginie Allix

Virginie oversees the Business Development (BD): in charge of researching opportunities, negotiations and partnership management.

Virginie has an engineering-like degree (Magistère) in Pharmacology of the University of Nice and completed the Master's degree in Competitive Intelligence and Project Management at CERAM Business School (now SKEMA). She has more than 20 years of experience in animal health (Virbac), in R&D (5 years), Strategic Marketing & Competitive Intelligence (5 years) and Licensing and Business Development (10 years).

Passionate about animals and nature Virginie is proud to be part of their preservation with inalve, for future generations.

Growth Manager

Krystyna Ledóchowska

Krystyna is managing the marketing and sales for growth. Currently working on commercial structuring and marketing of inalve’s first three products for commercial launch (2019). 

Krystyna completed an MBA at EDHEC business school 2018, and has more than six years of sales experience in the superyacht industry (Boat International).

Krystyna is passionate about the planet and its oceans and dreams of a global circular economy.

One of our microalgae

Tetra

A key member of the microalgae team, in charge of the development of biofilm.

Ph.D. in microalgae reproduction and years of experience in the marine environment.

"in algae veritas & in algae sanitas"

Office Manager

Caroline Garence

Caroline been working as Inalve’s Office Manager since January 2019.  She supports inalve in the running of projects, the implementation of information systems, and in administration. Caroline spent several years in project management, and for the last eight years has been a freelancer in the start-up ecosystem. Graduated in Marketing Techniques, Business Economics and Information Systems Management, versatility remains her trademark.

Alexandra

Alexandra Golovanow

Alexandra is in charge of Inalve’s financial management, both on operations and strategy. Alexandra graduated from HEC School of Management and has Master’s degree in International Law. She worked for over 15 years in corporate finance both for big corporates and consulting firms in France and abroad. Her experience, notably in M&A, restructuring and fundraising, covers a wide range of industries, and company sizes from big corporates such as Alstom to startups. Having previously been CEO of a startup, she understands the challenges facing an entrepreneur.

Nicolas

Nicolas

Nicolas

Bio-process Engineer

Alexis Jacob

Alexis applies his Life Sciences’ knowledges to develop our bioactive ingredients from microalgae. Graduated of the engineering school AgroParisTech, he specialised in Applied Blue Biotechnologies at the University of La Rochelle. Thus, Alexis is combining his deep passion for the sea and his desire for innovation.« A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor » Franklin D. Roosevelt.