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NEW APPOINTMENTS

ASLE KJETIL BRATTELI NEW ALLTECH UK APPOINTMENT TO SUPPORT
APPOINTED CHIEF THE FEEDING FLOCK
DIGITAL OFFICER IN Alltech has announced the appoint-
AKVA GROUP ment of Adam Platt for the role of Re-
gional Poultry Sales Manager to help
Effective January 2021 support the increased demand for All-
Asle Kjetil Bratteli is ap- tech support on layer production facili-
pointed Chief Digital ties throughout the UK.
Officer in AKVA group. Having spent his seven year-long ca-
“I’m really delight- reer providing specialist advice to the
ed to welcome Asle to benefit of 2.7 million birds over 150
AKVA group as our new farms, Adam comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience and a spe-
Chief Digital Officer. ciality in free-range laying hens. In this new role, Adam will be focussed
Asle has many years of on helping producers on all aspects of bird husbandry to help maximise
experience from the aquaculture indus- production profitability while also helping meet growing welfare and envi-
try as well as extensive experience from ronmental compliance standards.
digital transformation”, says CEO Knut Now a few weeks into the new role, Adam gives insight into his goals and
Nesse. strategies.
Bratteli will be responsible for the “I was initially drawn to Alltech as I could see as an outsider what a fast-
overall Digital Strategy of AKVA group paced and exciting organisation it is, and my impression was right,” Adam
including the three important customer says. “From my first day, I have been doing what I enjoy best; providing poul-
solutions Fishtalk software, AKVAcon- try producers with genuine bespoke support and advise. In between these
nect control system, and AKVA Observe visits, I have been busy developing the launch of a new peck block that is
/ AI solutions. soon to hit the market.
For the last four years, he has been
working for Gartner Group heading up “From biosecurity to vaccination to housing, my approach is holistic. In
the Nordic Executive Programs - advis- addition to the day-to-day management support, I transfer the latest industry
ing amongst others within digital trans- insights on present and future trends to ensure my customers are ahead of
formation. He has many years of leader- the challenges and utilising the opportunities.
ship experience within IT/Information “I am passionate about natural prevention methods and have seen first-
Management in Skretting / Nutreco and hand that Alltech’s innovative technology works. In this sense, my job is both
EDB Business Partner. easy and rewarding, as I know I am making a difference, not only to the farm
As will become part of the AKVA but also to the planet.
Group Management Team as of January “I understand that producing is a 24/7 vocation, and when I’m not on-farm,
1, 2021, and will report to the CEO. I am available on the phone to help ensure high-level performance,” con-
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BIOMAR WELCOMES NEW GLOBAL R&D DIRECTOR

Biomar announces that from november 1st, 2020, simon wadsworth take over the position as
global r&d director, heading the global r&d organization in biomar group.
“I am truly happy that simon wadsworth has decided to join us to contribute to our commitment
to the aquaculture industry. He has a very experienced r&d profile and an excellent track record
within r&d management, product innovation, and collaboration with customers and the business.
He has a highly acknowledged profile in the aquaculture industry, and we are very much looking
forward to having him on board”, tells carlos diaz, ceo biomar group.
Simon wadsworth has for more than 30 years been an important contributor to the aquaculture
industry within feed and farming operations at marine harvest, cermaq, and ewos-cargill. He has
SIMON WADSWORTH solid international experience and a strong network in the industry. At the same time, he has been
Global R&D Director in an important contributor to product innovations creating landmarks within nutrition and health. He
Biomar Group is coming from a position as global r&d manager in cargill, leading the aqua r&d program.
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DR. MIGUEL MORALES JOINS ZINPRO CORPORATION AS
DAIRY TECHNICAL SERVICE SPECIALIST
Zinpro Corporation, the industry leader in performance trace mineral nutrition for livestock, poultry,
aquaculture, and companion animals, today announced that Dr. Miguel Morales, D.V.M., has joined the
company as a dairy technical service specialist, Western District. In this new role, he will assist Zinpro
dairy customers in California and the surrounding western states to improve on-farm management for
increased animal wellness, production, and profitability.
Dr. Morales brings more than 30 years of dairy experience to his role, most recently as a senior technical
service manager for a global nutritional ingredient company. His experience includes helping dairies with training in the
areas of feeding, colostrum management, milking, and herd management.
“Miguel is well known in the industry for his expertise in production medicine, udder health, and labor management,
having assisted dairies across the U.S. and Mexico with everything from troubleshooting techniques to refining protocols to
training milking crews,” says Scott Hirsch, Western District manager for Zinpro. “Miguel’s goals align closely with Zinpro’s –
he wants to utilize practical dairy nutrition and management knowledge to help production animal farmers succeed.”
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