Amyris, Inc. announced the appointment of Kathleen Valiasek, a senior finance and business executive with over 20 years’ experience serving start-up, venture-backed and Fortune 500 companies as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. She replaces Raffi Asadorian, who has resigned to pursue a new opportunity, but will continue to support specific projects, as well as serve in an ad hoc consulting capacity to ensure a smooth transition. Prior to joiningAmyris, Valiasek was Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lenox Group, Inc.