Amyris, Inc.: appointed Paulo Diniz, currently president of Amyris Brasil, as its chief financial officer (CFO) on an interim basis following the decision of its current CFO, Steve Mills, to step down for personal reasons. Diniz assumed the new responsibilities last month, at that time Mills transitioned to an advisory role with the company. At press time, Amyris had begun an executive search to evaluate potential internal and external candidates to permanently fill the position. Diniz became A...