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Biotalys Announces Changes to its Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Regulated information - Inside information*Ghent, BELGIUM, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, today announced changes to its board and management team. As a result of the changes announced today, the Board of Directors will be reduced from eight members to six and the Executive Committee from four to two. Board member Laura Meyer will step down wi
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