Cyanotech Corporation announced that Brian B. Orlopp has been appointed Vice President Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary effective January 3, 2019. He replaces Jole Deal, who has held these positions since 2011. Ms. Deal will serve as Executive Team Advisor with the company until February 1, 2019 and assist with the transition process.

Mr. Orlopp was VP-Finance, Asia Pacific from 2012 for Fresh Del Monte Produce based in Manila. Previously, he was CFO for Sumifru Corporation (joint venture with Sumitomo) based in Singapore.