Michael Carr

Michael A. Carr joined Calyxt as a Director and was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in July 2021. Mr. Carr brings more than 20 years of business, financial, and operational leadership experience to Calyxt. He was previously the Vice President of M&A, Strategy, and Innovation at Darling Ingredients, Inc., a global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients and renewable energy. Prior to joining Darling Ingredients, Mr. Carr was a Partner at BAC Investments, an established consulting, advisory, and investment firm. Previously, he held multiple positions at American Capital, a global private equity and asset management firm. Mr. Carr also served on the Boards of Directors for EnviroFlight – a brand of Darling Ingredients, Best Life and Health Insurance Company, ACG Global, and several portfolio companies of American Capital Limited, including United Food Group. He obtained his M.B.A. from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University, and he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from California State University – Northridge.