Avenira Limited has announced that it has appointed Mr. Louis Calvarin as Avenira's new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 29 March 2017. Mr. Calvarin is a highly experienced executive with over 15 years experience in the phosphate industry. Mr. Calvarin previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Innophos.

Prior to this, he was Director of Manufacturing at Rhodia Specialty Phosphates. Mr. Calvarin brings an extensive understanding of the global phosphate industry and has outstanding experience in leading plant operations, phosphate procurement, supply chain management, strategy and business development. A native French speaker, his appointment to Avenira comes at a pivotal time, as production from the Baobab Project in Senegal becomes established, and the first shipments of product are made.

Mr. Calvarin will be based in Senegal, overseeing the ramp-up of the Baobab operations and seeking to expand production and product sales into new markets.