AB Agri has appointed Simon Heath to a new role of Chief Commercial Officer as part of ambitious and fast-paced growth plans. Simon brings more than 30 years’ senior sales and management experience.
AB Agri announced the appointment of Simon Heath, one of its longest-serving leaders to a new role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), as part of ambitious five-year growth plans. Simon Heath, who was previously Managing Director of animal nutrition business unit AB Connect, is now supporting business development and strategy across all divisions of the AB Agri group.
He will oversee plans to expand AB Agri’s geographical footprint with a key focus on South East Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and the Americas. In addition, Simon will support the development of the group’s product and services in the dairy, swine, and poultry sectors.
“With his skills and experience from within our business, Simon is in a unique position to drive our commercial strategy and support me with our mergers and acquisition activities. He will help to ensure we have an aligned, commercial, responsible and sustainable approach to the animal nutrition industry across continents,” AB Agri’s CEO José Nobre said.
He adds: “I am looking forward to unlocking business opportunities across the world so we can continue to meet our customers’ needs and support them in navigating the changes facing our industry, today and in the future.”