Lallemand Animal Nutrition
France
Dr. Mathieu Castex has a background of more than 10 years in animal nutrition and aquaculture. He graduated from AgroParisTech (Paris, France), now part of the University Paris-Saclay, and holds a doctoral degree in microbiology and physiology of nutrition.
Mathieu joined Lallemand Animal Nutrition in 2009 as the product manager leading the yeast derivatives and aquaculture portfolio. He was instrumental in applying and developing the Lallemand Technologies to aquaculture and more specifically to shrimp farming.
Mathieu was appointed as Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s Director of Research and Development in 2014. His experience includes research and development, product management, and business development within animal nutrition and health. Mathieu is also steering a team of more than 20 scientists, graduates, and postgraduates.
On February 1, 2024, Mathieu will succeed Yannig Le Treut, DVM, as President and General Manager of Lallemand Animal Nutrition.