January 9, 2014
Diamond V announces upper level management changes
Global animal nutrition and health company, Diamond V, announced that Jeff Cannon moved from senior vice president of planning and business development to president and CEO with day-to-day management responsibilities, effective January 1.
The former president and CEO, John Bloomhall, transitioned to chairman of the board, replacing Bill Bloomhall, who continues to serve as a board member. Rounding out top management are Paul Faganel, executive vice president, secretary and president of Embria Health Sciences, a sister company of Diamond V; Mike Goble, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Diamond V; and David Lusson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Diamond V.
As Cannon steps into the company's most visible leadership role, he says, "It is certainly an honor for me to have an opportunity to continue the legacy John and Diamond V have created in the animal nutrition and health industry.
Cannon says Diamond V, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, has experienced significant growth in the past five years. "Acceptance of our technologies is accelerating. Our investments in research, manufacturing capacity and expertise are expanding to meet the rapid growth and acceptance of our technology deployment," he says.
Diamond V manufactures all-natural fermentation products that improve the nutrition, health and performance in livestock, poultry and aquaculture. New species-specific technologies have been introduced in recent years. Each is supported by credible research and animal testing. "We will continue to couple our proven technologies with industry leading expertise to collaborate with all colleagues in the feed and food industry to help improve the productivity and safety of our feed and food supply," Cannon says.
