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Aviagen Welcomes Zohir Hadj-Zoubir
indigo Ag appoints Global
as international Commercial Manager
Head of Biologicals
for the Middle east and North Africa Indigo Ag is thrilled to announce the ap-
Aviagen® is pleased to announce the appoint- pointment of David Nothmann to lead its
ment of Zohir Hadj-Zoubir as International Com- Global Biologicals Business Unit; reporting to
mercial Manager for the Middle East and North the CEO, he’ll oversee the product roadmap,
Africa (MENA) region. Based in Algeria, Zohir commercial operations, and synergy with the
will work closely with customers to support company’s Sustainability Business Unit. With
and strengthen Aviagen’s three core brands in more than 25 years of experience in the food
the region — Arbor Acres®, Indian River®, and and agriculture industries, Nothmann has held
Ross® — ensuring their continued growth and leadership roles across start-ups and multina-
success. He will report directly to Bulent Tan- tionals, ranging from B2B to B2C companies. At
yildizi, Business Manager, MENA. Indigo, he will focus on enabling farmers to improve profitability and
soil health through innovative solutions which include Indigo's leading
With over 12 years of experience in business development and dis- microbial portfolio and the CLIPS platform.
tribution, Zohir is deeply committed to developing strong customer re- Circle 40 on enquiry card
lationships, and delivering impactful -more-growth in this dynamic and
evolving market, making him a valuable addition to the Aviagen team. Key technology Appoints robert van dorst as
Zohir expressed his excitement for his new role, embracing both the Managing director Key eMeA/Asia
opportunities and challenges it presents, “I’m excited to take on this
new role and contribute to Aviagen’s continued success in the MENA Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s
region. I look forward to working closely with our customers across the Food Sorting and Handling group, announces the
region, supporting their goals, and helping drive growth across our three appointment of Robert van Dorst to Managing
brands. This is a dynamic market with great potential, and I’m proud to Director Key EMEA/Asia. Based in the Nether-
be a part of shaping its future.” lands, van Dorst is responsible for developing
and leading strategies that bring Key’s advanced
“We are pleased to welcome Zohir as the newest member of our com-
mercial team. He brings extensive experience in sales and distribution optical sorting, conveying and other automation
across multiple industries, and I am confident that his strategic perspec- systems, as well as best-in-class service, to food
tive will add new dimensions to our fast-growing business. With his col- processors and packers throughout Europe, the
laboration and dedication, alongside our local and global customer sup- Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as well as Asia.
port teams, we look forward to accelerating our growth and improving “The EMEA and Asia regions contain some of the world's fastest-grow-
our services to our customers,” added Bulent. Circle 40 on enquiry card ing economies, making strong regional leadership essential to serving
our customers here effectively,” said Jack Lee, Duravant Group President
- Food Sorting and Handling. “Robert has a track record for managing ex-
elanco Appoints robert (Bob) ceptional global teams, with proven success driving growth. His focused
approach and strategic mindset will help build on our legacy of innova-
VanHimbergen as Chief Financial Officer tion while expanding our capabilities in target markets.”
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated an- Circle 42 on enquiry card
nounced the appointment of Robert VanHim-
bergen as Executive Vice President and Chief Mads Martinsen new General Manager
Financial Officer, effective July 7, 2025. VanHim- for Skretting Norway
bergen’s appointment follows an extensive and
competitive search as part of the company’s Mads Martinsen has been appointed General
commitment to long-term, sustained value cre- Manager of Skretting Norway, following Håvard
ation. VanHimbergen succeeds Todd Young, Walde’s move to become Skretting’s new Man-
who will remain with the company as an advisor aging Director for salmon operations in Austra-
through August 31, 2025, to facilitate a smooth lia, Chile, North America, and Norway
transition. “I’ve practically grown up on the edge of
VanHimbergen currently serves as the Senior a fish pen, and I’m filled with both joy and a
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hillenbrand, Inc., where sense of awe at being given the opportunity to
he contributed to the company’s transformation into a pure-play indus- help drive the development of the feed side in
trial company. Prior to joining Hillenbrand, he spent 15 years at Johnson Norwegian aquaculture. We have some fantas-
Controls where he led the global finance, accounting and reporting tic opportunities to produce even more of the best and most sustain-
functions, was a member of the executive leadership team and was able food the world demands, so this is something I’m truly passionate
deeply involved in Johnson Controls' enterprise transformation initia- about. Fortunately, we’re in a position to make this happen because we
tive. He previously held roles within Johnson Controls, including CFO of have partnership agreements in place that provide strong opportuni-
the $9 billion automotive interiors business in Shanghai, China, and led ties to create value through innovation, sustainability, and the develop-
the battery division in Asia. Prior to Johnson Controls, VanHimbergen ment of products the industry both needs and wants. I believe in close
spent nearly a decade at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP working with contact and open dialogue — and that the key is to get in the same
large multi-national companies. boat,” says Mads Martinsen.
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Aviagen …........................ inside cover (English)
ADVERTISE IN THE ARAB
Poultry India 2025 …....................................… 7
ADVERTISERS’ Saudi Agriculture 2025 ................................... 9 WORLD AGRIBUSINESS
Saudi Agriculture 2025 ....... inside cover (Arabic)
iNdeX MAGAZINE AND PROMOTE
Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2025 ......................…. 15
The Plus Additives …....................................… 5 YOUR PRODUCTS
VIV MEA 2025 …….......................................... 3

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