Leadership Team
At Teoxane, we believe in leadership that inspires, innovates, and delivers. Our Leadership Team comprises industry veterans and visionary leaders committed to steering our organization toward new heights of success.
Get to know the dedicated professionals at the helm of our operations.
Valérie Taupin, CEO & Founder
Discover the visionary leader who founded Teoxane, shaping its path for over two decades.
Patrice Calvayrac
Chief Financial Officer
In 2019, Patrice Calvayrac joined Teoxane as Group Chief Financial Officer, also overseeing Internal Audit. Prior to joining Teoxane, he spent two decades at Galderma, where he held progressively more challenging leadership roles. Notably, he served as Group Controller and previously managed finance functions across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, gaining extensive expertise in accounting, controlling, financial planning, and M&A activities. Before that, he spent a decade at PwC Paris leading audits for international groups in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Patrice holds an accounting degree and is a graduate of IFAG Paris business school.
Can Ongen
Chief Operating Officer
A trained pharmacist and MBA holder, Can Ongen’s expertise in entering and developing markets, creating commercial and marketing strategies, developing high-performing organizations, and talent acquisition distinguished him at Alcon and Nestle Skin Health/Galderma. He brings more than 30 years of global executive experience to his position as Chief Operating Officer, where he leads our global commercial and marketing organizations.
Pascal Brice
Chief Technical Officer
Agricultural engineer by training, Pascal Brice distinguished himself at Allergan for 19 years, contributing to the development and production of hyaluronic acid gels. In 2021, he joins Teoxane as Chief Technical Officer, with the task of helping it to become one of the world leaders in hyaluronic acid-based cosmetic and injectable products.
Leadership's Mission Statement
Our mission as the leadership team is to provide strategic guidance, effective leadership, and oversight to ensure operational effectiveness across the board and drive the organization towards its goals and objectives .
Through collaboration and efficient decision-making, we aim to uphold the values and vision of the company, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and integrity.
Furthermore, we are dedicated to sustainable growth, aligned with our enduring commitment to elevate our industry's standards and ultimately inject more beauty into the world.