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NEW APPOINTMENTS

Benchmark Genetics Chile announces Biomar announces
new General Manager Derek Kohn as the new

Benchmark Genetics Chile is pleased Managing Director for
to announce that effective September Biomar Chile
18, 2023, Berta Contreras Mutis has
assumed the role of General Manager, As a well-known Chilean aquaculture
succeeding Pablo Mazo, who has tran- executive, Derek Kohn will strengthen
sitioned to the position of Performance the management of the Chilean business
and Documentation Manager at Bench- unit of BioMar. Together with the organization, he will continue
mark Genetics in Norway. to drive the strategic goals that has positioned BioMar Chile
Berta Contreras Mutis, a marine as the industry leader in sustainable and efficient aquaculture
chemist from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile feed solutions. Derek Kohn brings an impressive track re-
with an MBA from Universidad del Desarrollo, has a long cord, with over 20 years of experience in leadership positions
history within the Chilean salmon industry. Her previous roles within the salmon farming industry, for companies such as
encompass Technical Manager and Corporate Affairs Manager Australis Seafood, MultiX and Mowi, with his latest role being
at Marine Harvest Chile (now Mowi Chile), Managing Partner the Commercial & Processing Director of Australis Seafood.
at Conecta Spa, and, more recently, Technical Manager and “We are thrilled Derek has decided to join us in our effort
Research and Development at Cermaq Chile. creating innovative solutions for the salmon farmers in Chile.
Circle 44 on enquiry card We firmly believe that close collaboration between us, as feed
solutions provider, and our customers will be a significant
NOVUS Announces catalyst in bringing the next generation of sustainable salmon
Transition: Managing products to market. Circle 45 on enquiry card
Director for EMEA Claudio Cervellati named to newly
Regions & Global Strategic created Chief Supply Chain Officer role
Accounts Business
at Nutreco
Novus International announces the
upcoming retirement of Dr. Uwe Ranft from his role as man- Nutreco announces today that Clau-
aging director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) dio Cervellati has been named to the
regions and global strategic accounts. Dr. Volker Seidl will newly created Chief Supply Chain Officer
succeed him, bringing 20 years of extensive experience to (CSCO) role. Cervellati will also become
the role. a member of Nutreco’s Management
Board.
“NOVUS has been fortunate to have Uwe with us for the
past 20 years, with 14 of those at the helm of the commer- Claudio joined Nutreco in December
cial business in EMEA,” says Senior Vice President & Chief 2022 from Alvarez and Marsal, a global
Commercial Officer Ed Galo. “Under his leadership, NOVUS management consultancy firm, where he
has strengthened its relationships with key accounts and was Managing Director. Before Alvarez and Marsal, Claudio
grown its position as a leader in intelligent nutrition solutions held senior leadership roles across a number of corporations
throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We can’t and consulting firms in the agrochemical, chemical, paper and
thank him enough for his years of service and dedication to construction materials industries where he successfully led
his customers and colleagues.” Circle 46 on enquiry card operations improvement, business transformations, turna-
rounds and mergers.
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Katharina Haydn joins Perstorp Nikki Hargreaves new
as Product Manager Gut Health Branch Manager Royal
Haydn will focus on running strategic Brinkman
projects as a part of the company’s Gut
Health Product Management team and Nikki Hargreaves new Branch Man-
report to Dr. Antonia Tacconi. ager Royal Brinkman UK. Woodmansey,
“I am delighted to welcome a new Yorkshire - From September 2023, Nik-
ki Hargreaves will be the new Branch
member to our dynamic product management team. This Manager at Royal Brinkman UK. From this role, she will be
holds immense significance as it solidifies our ability to offer responsible for managing the team and commercial results.
unparalleled support and expert guidance for future advance- Especially now that customers need to be able to rely on
ments. With the addition of Katharina, we are well-equipped to stable and optimal service more than ever, her appointment is
propel our endeavors towards providing exceptional assistance a logical step. In close cooperation with the sales team, Nikki
and shaping innovations that will undoubtedly contribute to will further implement the wishes of the market.
our continued success with our ProPhorce™ and Gastrivix™
gut health portfolios.” commented Dr. Tacconi, Global Product With Nikki Hargreaves, Royal Brinkman acquires an expe-
Manager Gut Health – Perstorp Animal Nutrition. rienced Branch Manager. She has broad commercial expe-
Katharina is already an experienced product manager, with rience in selling flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables, as well
as extensive knowledge of digital services. Her know-how
5 years as a product manager for mineral feeds and combi- and management skills makes her a valuable addition to the
nations of feed additives in her previous role under her belt. organisation.
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