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NEW APPOINTMENTS

Daniel Gomes joined Hubbard as
Zangtinda Marcel Ouedraogo Joins Hubbard as
Asia Business Manager
Dual Purpose Project Manager
Africa – Hubbard is pleased to announce the Asia – Hubbard is pleased to announce that
appointment of Zangtinda Marcel Ouedraogo Daniel Gomes has been appointed as Asia
as Dual Purpose Project Manager. This new role Business Manager. Daniel is based in Bangkok
reflects Hubbard’s commitment to strengthen- and reports directly to Bruno Briand, Hubbard’s
ing initiatives that promote sustainable and Global Sales Director.
inclusive agriculture across Africa. Zangtinda Originally from Brazil, Dr Daniel Gomes ob-
Marcel will report directly to Florian Allègre, tained his degree in Veterinary Medicine from
Western and Northern Africa Sales Manager. the Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) in
Native from Burkina Faso, Zangtinda Marcel holds a Master’s degree Brazil in 2006.
in Agronomy, obtained in 2014 from Université Nazi Boni (Burkina He began his career as a field veterinarian for parent stock and broil-
Faso), with a specialisation in conservation agriculture, agroecology, ers at Seara-JBS, one of the largest poultry companies in the world. In
soil fertility, agroforestry, and livestock production. 2012, he graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
He holds a strong scientific and technical background in sustain- at FGV University (Brazil), after which he joined Farmabase Saude Ani-
able agricultural production systems. His professional experience mal, a Brazilian animal health company for nine years. During this time
has enabled him to develop recognised expertise in agroecology he held various commercial and customer support roles in Brazil, Latin
and agricultural program management. Circle 40 on enquiry card America and Asia. He relocated to Bangkok in 2019. Circle 41 on enquiry card

Fonterra Names Richard Allen As New CEO Lallemand Animal Nutrition names Dr. Ignacio R.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has an- Ipharraguerre as Research & Development Director
nounced the appointment of Richard Allen as Renowned animal nutrition scientist joins
its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding global leader in microbial solutions to accel-
Miles Hurrell. erate research and innovation
Chair Peter McBride says Richard is an ex- April 23, 2026 — Lallemand Animal Nutrition
ceptional leader who will bring to the CEO announced the appointment of Dr. Ignacio R.
role a strong connection with farmer share- Ipharraguerre as director of research and de-
holders and customers and a deep knowl- velopment for animal solutions, effective im-
edge of Fonterra’s global operations and mediately. In his new role, he will oversee the
markets. business unit’s global research and develop-
“The Board is really pleased to announce Richard as Fonterra’s next ment initiatives, guiding scientific teams and
CEO, who will lead the Co-op into the next phase of its strategic im- driving innovation across its portfolio of products and technologies.
plementation. Dr. Ipharraguerre brings more than 25 years of combined academic
“Richard is passionate about our Co-operative,” says Mr McBride. and industry experience in animal nutrition science and innovation
“His most recent role is President Global Ingredients, responsible for management to the role. He is the author or co-author of more than
Fonterra’s Ingredients sales, optimisation, risk management, trading 180 publications, including 78 peer-reviewed journal articles, and
and global manufacturing. Circle 42 on enquiry card holds six patents in the field of animal nutrition.
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Nestlé Appoints Ben Duncan As New Perdue Foods Names Andy Urban
Managing Director For Food Uk And Ireland Chief Commercial Officer
Nestlé UK and Ireland has appointed Ben Perdue Foods announced that Andy Urban has
Duncan to its senior leadership team as been named Chief Commercial Officer, effective
Managing Director for Food UK and Ire- immediately. In this role, Urban will lead the com-
land, effective 13 April 2026. pany’s commercial organization, with responsibil-
ity for sales, marketing, customer development,
In his new role, Ben will lead Nestlé’s food
business across the UK and Ireland, over- revenue management, and innovation, to drive
disciplined growth and strengthen customer partnerships.
seeing a portfolio of much-loved brands
including Maggi and Carnation. Urban brings more than 35 years of experience leading complex, multi-
channel consumer packaged goods businesses, with deep expertise across
Ben began his career in market research
before joining Purina, Nestlé’s pet care retail, food service, club, mass, convenience, industrial, and international
markets. Since joining Perdue in 2009, he has held a series of senior leader-
business, in 2004. Over the past two decades, he has held a range ship roles spanning sales, general management, and enterprise transforma-
of senior commercial roles in the UK and internationally, building tion. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of the Transformation
broad experience across sales, marketing and category leader- Office, where he led initiatives to simplify how the company operates and
ship.
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