Velasco joins Amyris as senior vice president

Amyris, Inc., which is building an integrated renewable products company, announced that Joel Velasco has joined the company as senior vice president, external relations. Velasco will serve as lead for Amyris’ international public policy advocacy, as well as help drive Amyris’ global business development. In addition, he will provide advice and assistance in executing Amyris’ expansion plans in Brazil and with regard to other strategic partnerships globally. Amyris is headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., U.S.A., although Velasco will be based in Washington, D.C. (January 7, 2011)