What is
Blue Armor?
Blue Armor is a newly established biotechnology company based in Wallonia, founded in 2025 by two leading experts in fish health and vaccine development. The company was created to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern aquaculture: the lack of effective, safe, and sustainable solutions to control viral and parasitic diseases in salmon and trout farming.
Drawing on cutting-edge RNA technology and years of expertise in veterinary science and molecular biology, Blue Armor is developing the first replicon mRNA vaccines designed specifically for salmonids. These next-generation vaccines aim to protect fish against three major viruses and one parasite — while significantly reducing reliance on antibiotics, chemical antiparasitics, and stressful delousing techniques. This project is part of a broader mission to drive sustainable transformation in the aquaculture sector by improving fish health and farm productivity.
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Dr Arnaud Collard (DVM, MBA)
Co-Founder – CEO
arnaud.collard (at) b-armor.com
Veterinarian specialized in aquaculture, Arnaud brings over 8 years of experience in fish health, combining field expertise with business acumen. He previously held key positions at MSD Animal Health and Ictyopharma, where he led vaccination strategies, biosecurity protocols, and epidemic response in salmonid farms across Europe and Africa. With a dual background in veterinary science and international business (MBA), he has successfully managed complex, multi-stakeholder projects and developed deep knowledge of the aquaculture sector’s technical and commercial ecosystems. As CEO of Blue Armor, he drives the company’s strategic vision and market deployment with a clear mission: to accelerate sustainable innovation in fish health.
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Dr Ronan Rouxel (PhD)
Co Founder – Head of R&D
PhD in Virology and Immunology, Ronan Rouxel is an internationally recognized vaccinologist with over 15 years of experience in the development, registration, and management of viral vaccines—both in human and aquatic animal health. Former Director of R&D and Site Manager at MSD Animal Health Norway, he has overseen the full development cycle of fish vaccines, managed teams of over 20 scientists, and successfully led regulatory interactions with EMA and USDA. Ronan is an expert in molecular biology, RNA platforms, and cold-water pathogens. At Blue Armor, he leads innovation and product development, bringing deep scientific leadership and regulatory insight to the company’s RNA vaccine platform.