Yvan Chardonnens joined Standing Ovation as CEO in May 2024, a French company specializing in precision fermentation. With nearly 30 years of experience in B2B transformation, he has held key roles at Firmenich, IFF, Barry Callebaut, Roquette, and Oterra. Known for his innovative product development and market responsiveness, Yvan is driving Standing Ovation's mission to revolutionize dairy with sustainable, animal-free proteins. The company raised €23 million and plans to expand into the U.S. market next year and Europe in 2027.