Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah-based Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries announced the appointment of the company’s associate director of finance Laurent de Chazeaux as acting chief financial officer with effective immediately. Laurent replaces Jerome Carle, who has been appointed general manager of Julphar. As acting CFO, Laurent de Chazeaux will be responsible for leading Julphar’s finance department and keeping accurate financial records. He will be in charge of the administrative and risk management operations and will develop financial strategies in line with the company’s objectives. He will report to Jerome Carle, company’s General Manager.