Pet Flavors Names Loïc Le Hir de Fallois as Interim Chief Executive Officer

Pet Flavors, a market-leading producer of pharmaceutical-grade flavor bases and palatants used in pharmaceuticals for pets, today announced the appointment of Dr. Loïc Le Hir de Fallois, PhD, as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Dr. Le Hir de Fallois, a chemist by training, brings deep expertise in pharmaceutical small-molecule Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), along with a strong track record of leading R&D initiatives across pharmaceutical animal health industries, from discovery to transfer to manufacturing and commercialization. He previously held senior leadership roles at Merial and Boehringer Ingelheim, most recently as Executive Director of Pharmaceutical Development U.S., where he led a large R&D site and supported the successful development and launch of animal health products.

“Loïc is an accomplished R&D leader, and we are pleased to welcome him to Pet Flavors,” said Board Member Dr. Fabian Kausche. “Having worked with Loïc previously, I have seen his thoughtful and effective approach to animal health product development and team leadership. His scientific background and operating experience will be valuable as we continue to build on our capabilities and serve customers.”

“Loïc combines strong technical expertise with meaningful industry experience,” said Board Member Randolph Legg. “Over his twenty-five-year career, Loïc has consistently supported the development and scale-up of pharmaceutical operations. Having partnered with him in the past, I believe he will deliver significant value to our customers as Pet Flavors continues to grow.”

“I am honored to join Pet Flavors,” said Dr. Le Hir de Fallois. “The company has a strong technical foundation and a clear opportunity to expand its impact in pet palatability and companion animal health. I look forward to working with the team to drive growth and deliver value to our customers and partners.”