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NEW APPOINTMENTS

Alltech welcomes Dr. Curtis Novak to Introducing Tim Carter: New Agrifac
lead U.S. poultry business Sales Manager

Alltech is pleased to announce that
Dr. Curtis Novak has joined the com- Territory Sales Manager, Tim Carter
pany as the general manager of its U.S. joined Agrifac UK in March with nine
poultry division. Dr. Novak will be lead- years’ experience in Agricultural Sales.
ing Alltech’s poultry team, strengthening Representing the brand as territory
alignment across all business units, from manager for the South of the UK, Tim’s
aim is to improve customer experience
research and development to account and increase awareness of the premi-
management. um line of Dutch manufactured crop
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. sprayers.
Novak to our team to lead our U.S. poultry business,” said Dr. Immersed within farming from a young age, Tim grew up
Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “I have known Curtis on a farm before firming his career path alongside growers
for more than two decades. What has particularly impressed within a commercial setting. Starting off within a demonstra-
me about him is that his expertise and depth of experience tor role, he gained experience at a market-leading tractor
are matched by a genuine commitment to his customers and dealership, where he was trained in the full product portfolio
colleagues. I am confident that his leadership will empower relevant to arable farmers. This allowed Tim to gain a deeper
our poultry team deliver even more value for our customers.” understanding of grower challenges and machinery func-
tions to be able to combat them, too. As his time within the
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company developed, so did Tim’s natural urge to progress,
leading him into a sales representative position of which
he thrived in.
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JBS USA announced that
current Chief Executive Officer Valent BioSciences Announces
Tim Schellpeper has made the
decision to retire from his role the Retirement of Ted Melnik and
effective May 1, 2023. Promotion of Salman Mir
Wesley Batista Filho, with Valent BioSciences LLC, a global leader
more than 13 years of ex- in the discovery, development, and com-
perience in the company, will mercialization of highly effective, low-risk,
assume the role of CEO of JBS environmentally compatible technologies
USA. and products for agriculture, public health,
“We thank Tim for all of his contributions to the success and forest health, announces the retire-
of JBS USA during his tenure,” said Gilberto Tomazoni, JBS ment of President and CEO Ted Melnik,
Global CEO. “Tim came out of retirement to join our team, effective July 2023. In addition, Salman
producing record results as the head of our Fed Beef business Mir, currently Executive Vice President
unit and laying the foundation for our continued success as and Chief Operating Officer, has been
named President and CEO, also effective July 2023.
CEO. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”
Melnik joined Valent BioSciences in 2013 as Chief Operating
Schellpeper joined JBS USA in 2017, first serving as Presi- Officer and was promoted to his current position in 2022.
dent of the JBS USA Fed Beef business unit before becoming During his 10-year tenure at Valent BioSciences, Melnik over-
CEO of JBS USA. A veteran of the protein industry, Schellpeper saw significant company growth through business acquisitions,
served in several senior leadership capacities throughout his including Mycorrhizal Applications, Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.,
distinguished career.
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Cobb Names Roy Mutimer VP EMEA and Asia-Pacific
Cobb-Vantress, a leading global poultry genetics Company, announces the appointment of Roy Mutimer
to VP EMEA and Asia-Pacific, effective May 1.
“In this critical role for Cobb, Roy brings previous experience leading this integral part of our business,”
said Joyce J. Lee, President of Cobb. “Both of these regions are dynamic and complex and Roy’s proven
business acumen and customer relationships will help ensure our many distributor partnerships, as well
as joint ventures, have a trusted source of continuity during this transition.”
Mutimer has over 30 years of experience in the poultry industry and began his career with the UK
Veterinary Investigation Service in 1981 before joining Cobb UK Ltd. in 1995. During his tenure with Cobb, he has held roles
in the United Kingdom and United States, covering Laboratories, Quality Assurance, and Animal Welfare. He most recently
served as Managing Director of Cobb’s European operations, with responsibility for Production, Sales, and Technical Services.
“I am thrilled at the opportunity I have been given to renew my connection with our customers in Asia-Pacific while con-
tinuing to support our EMEA customer base,” said Roy Mutimer, VP EMEA and Asia-Pacific. “It is extremely reassuring for me
to know that I have the support of our Highly dedicated, world class teams in Asia-Pacific and EMEA. I know that together
we will be Able to make great progress as we work to take advantage of the exciting opportunities that are Coming our way.”
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