Amyris, Inc.: appointed Kathleen Valiasek as chief financial officer. A senior finance and business executive with more than 20 years of experience serving start-up, venture-backed and Fortune 500 companies, 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. Valiasek’s experience encompasses serving with fast-growing companies including th...