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NEW APPoiNTMENTS

Bioconsortia Appoints dr. damian Curtis BioWorks appoints José Carvalho as regulatory
as Senior VP director to accelerate biological innovation in Europe

BioConsortia, Inc., a leader in agricultural BioWorks Europe welcomes
technology specializing in advanced mi- José Carvalho to its team as Reg-
crobial solutions to enhance crop produc- ulatory Director, supporting the
tivity and reduce agriculture’s ecological faster introduction of innovative
impact, announced the appointment of Dr. biological crop solutions across
Damian Curtis as Senior Vice President of Europe, the Middle East and Af-
Research & Development. Dr. Curtis suc- rica.
ceeds Dr. Hong Zhu, who transitions to Carvalho joins BioWorks at a
BioConsortia’s Strategic Advisory Board, crucial time: demand for biolog-
where he will continue guiding the compa- ical solutions continues to grow,
ny’s long-term scientific strategy. while long and complex regis-
“Damian’s appointment reflects the exceptional caliber of sci- tration procedures make Europe
entific talent we have built at BioConsortia,” said Marcus Mead- miss the innovation window for
ows-Smith, Chief Executive Officer. “Promoting from within demon- biological solutions.
strates the strength of our R&D organization and our confidence in
the scientific foundation that has made us a leader in agricultural Strengthening regulatory expertise
microbial innovation. Damian combines deep expertise in microbi- José Carvalho brings more than 20 years of experience in the ag-
ology, genomics, and gene editing with the strategic vision to trans- ricultural industry. Throughout his career, he has held various roles
late cutting-edge science into commercially impactful agricultural across the industry and has been actively involved in regulatory and
products.” Circle 41 on enquiry card
industry initiatives related to biopesticides and microbial solutions,
including the IBMA Microbial Professional Group and the OECD Ex-
pert Group on Biopesticides (EGBP).
Ceva Animal Health appoints ian Tarpey as “What attracted me to BioWorks was the combination of a highly in-
novative portfolio, strong company values and the ambition to bring
EVP for Global innovation and r&d Brazilian biological innovation to Europe,” says José Carvalho. “The
products exist, the products work and growers are already using
them successfully in other markets. European growers should have
Ceva Animal Health (Ceva), the world’s fifth
largest animal health company, present in 110 fair access to these same innovations that support both sustainable
countries, announces the appointment of Ian production and farm profitability.” Circle 43 on enquiry card
Tarpey as Executive Vice President for Global
Innovation and Research & Development, and
a new member of the Executive Committee.
Jefo Nutrition inc. Appoints John Thornton as Vice
Throughout his career, he has contributed
to shaping innovation strategies, advanc- President, Global Sales
ing complex biological pipelines and supporting the development Jefo Nutrition Inc., a global leader
and registration of novel veterinary vaccines and therapeutics. His in the field of high-precision non
expertise spans immunology, infectious diseases and biologics, as -medicated nutritional solutions for
well as R&D governance, portfolio management and external collab- farm animals, is proud to announce
orations. Ian Tarpey holds a PhD in Immunology from King’s College the appointment of John Thornton
London and an MBA from The Open University (UK). as Vice President, Global Sales,
In his new role at Ceva, he will be responsible for defining and ex- succeeding Abdallah Zankar after
ecuting the Group’s innovation and R&D strategy. He will focus on 12 years of dedicated service. This
strengthening the connection between R&D and customer needs, strategic addition to Jefo Nutrition’s
fostering agility to accelerate innovation.Ian Tarpey, newly ap- executive team is an important step
pointed EVP for Global Innovation and R&D , said “I am honoured to in the company’s continued global expansion and long-term com-
join Ceva at such a pivotal moment for the company. Ceva’s strong mercial vision.
entrepreneurial culture, long-standing commitment to innovation Thornton brings over 25 years of experience in the global animal
and global footprint in animal health create a unique environment nutrition industry, having held senior commercial leadership roles
to deliver meaningful scientific progress. I look forward to working with major industry players. With a Master of Science in Animal Nu-
with the teams to accelerate innovation for the benefit of customers, trition and an Advanced Degree in business from Michael Smurfit
animals and the wider industry.” Graduate Business School at the University College Dublin, he
Pascal Anjot, who previously held this function, is appointed Exec- combines scientific expertise with strong strategic and commercial
utive Vice President for Global Livestock Franchises. He will oversee leadership.
global marketing activities for farm animals and the Scientific Sup- In his new role, Thornton will lead Jefo Nutrition’s global sales op-
port and Investigation Units (SSIU), which provide advanced diag- erations across more than 80 countries, with a focus on expanding
nostics and tailored customer support, particularly in the detection strategic partnerships and supporting growth in key markets such
of emerging diseases and variants. as the United States, Brazil, and Southeast Asia.
This organisation reflects Ceva’s determination to further strengthen “Jefo has an impressive vision for the future of animal nutrition, sup-
its performance, resilience and innovation capabilities, while pre- ported by innovation, science, and strong customer relationships,”
serving the commitment of its teams and its unique entrepreneurial said Thornton. “I am delighted to join the company at such an excit-
culture. Circle 42 on enquiry card ing time, as it continues to build strong momentum in the market.”
Circle 44 on enquiry card

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