François-Melchior Le Tourneau
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder of Salacia, François-Melchior drives strategy, fundraising, and partnerships, translating the company's industrial vision into structured execution.
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The Team
Engineers, strategists, and industry leaders building Salacia.
Salacia brings together engineering discipline and senior industrial experience to mature a credible, financeable pathway — from laboratory proof to a first large-scale industrial platform.
01 · Leadership
The Team.
The engineers building Salacia — from co-founders driving strategy and technology to the process engineering expertise advancing the work toward scale.
Oscar Paetzold
Co-founder & CTO
Co-founder of Salacia, Oscar leads technology development and the scientific roadmap, overseeing the maturation of the process from laboratory to industrial pilot.
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Arthur Malmasson
Process Engineer
At Salacia, Arthur turns laboratory chemistry into engineered process systems — designing the continuous-flow configurations and unit operations that advance the technology toward industrial scale.
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02 · Strategic Advisors
Guiding the journey.
Salacia is supported by senior advisors whose experience shapes the company’s industrial strategy, governance, and long-term positioning.
François-Régis Le Tourneau
Co-Founder & Advisor · Industrial Strategy & Governance
Advises Salacia on industrial strategy, governance, and long-term positioning in the energy transition ecosystem.
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Jean-Pierre Riche
Advisor · Executive Leadership & Partnerships
Brings senior executive experience to guide Salacia through its scale-up phases and industrial partnerships.
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Philippe Guinot
Advisor · Energy & Industrial Development
Contributes deep expertise to Salacia's development strategy and the structuring of its industrial roadmap.
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Stéphane Sollat
Advisor · Digital Twins & Sustainable Infrastructure
Advises Salacia on digital twins, autonomous systems, infrastructure, and Net Zero strategy to scale resilient biomass solutions.
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Jean-Baptiste Legrand
Advisor · Sustainable Aquaculture & Biomass Systems
Expert in sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics, advises Salacia on aquatic production systems and biomass valorization.
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Interested in what we’re building?
Salacia is selectively growing its core team. If the mission resonates and your experience aligns with our roadmap, we’d be glad to hear from you.
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