ADM expands animal nutrition team
Archer Daniels Midland has added four executive team members to its animal nutrition team.
Each individual is said to bring years of experience that will further support ADM Animal Nutrition in the research and development of new products and ingredient solutions that help optimise animal performance and health.
Dr. Ryan Lane joins as vice president, Animal Nutrition Research. Lane has a strong background in aquaculture, serving most recently as global technology director for the Cargill aquaculture group. As vice president he will oversee research and product development across all animal nutrition markets.
Dr. Alejandro Buentello has been named director, Animal Nutrition Research. Buentello has 26 years of experience in animal nutrition research and broad knowledge of the global aquaculture feed business as well as the impact of functional nutrients on animal performance. In his new role, Buentello will be responsible for developing a robust research and development portfolio that will help ADM expand its ability to deliver new products, services and solutions within the aquaculture industry.
Dr. Kristjan Bregendahl joins as poultry technical manager. Bregendahl's breadth of experience includes positions with Sparboe Farms and Hy-Line International, as well as a professorship of Poultry Nutrition at Iowa State University. In his new role, Bregendahl will be responsible for providing technical support and training for the Animal Nutrition poultry business as well as new product development.
