Their products are actually used for diagnosing infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis as well as providing medical test results for cardiovascular emergencies. Currently, the company hires a total of 6,000 employees and operates in more than 150 countries all over the world. Apart from being BioMerieux’s founder, he also sits at the president seat of Merieux Alliance and chairs Foundation Mérieux, known for its charity works. As of March 2013, Forbes listed Alain as 437th richest person in the world and 11th wealthiest man in France.