He will lead the development and negotiations of partnerships with players specialized in health, to introduce VALEDIA® for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in prediabetic populations. His proven marketing expertise will enable VALBIOTIS to determine the scope of the target markets for VALEDIA® in Europe, the United States and Canada. Phase IIA results for VALEDIA in prediabetes are expected in mid-2019, with a launch objective set for 2021. Josep INFESTA will be supported in his missions by a dedicated team of AEC Partners, a firm specializing in life sciences for market access, licensing and strategy consulting. This team of AEC Partners will be under the direct coordination of Jordi ESCLUSA, co-founder of the firm.