August 2, 2010

Joardar joins Hy-Line Sales & Marketing team

Hy-Line International has appointed Dr. Dinabandhu (Dina) Joardar, as the Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Pacific Rim (excluding China) effective July 1, 2010.

In this position, Dr. Joardar will actively support Hy-Line's existing distribution network to assist in the promotion of Hy-Line products and work to continue to grow Hy-Line's participation in this important, rapidly growing world region for egg production.

Dr. Joardar received his degrees in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry in Bangalore, India in 1992. Prior to joining Hy-Line, Joardar gained valuable experience and expertise working the previous 17 years in the South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and China poultry industries in both production and technical services roles. Immediately prior to joining Hy-Line, Dr. Joardar was the decorated area Poultry technical manager for a leading US based multinational company in health and nutrition products for animal

"We are very excited to have Dr. Joardar become part of the Hy-Line worldwide team," said Thomas Dixon, Hy-Line International Sales & Marketing Director. "He brings a wealth of market experience, strategic thinking and network contacts with him from his years working in the region. His addition will further integrate Hy-Line as a local participant and increase our ability to quickly respond to the needs of the important, growing Southeast Asia market as he will live and work in the region."

Hy-Line International is the world's oldest and largest poultry genetics company in the production of egg-laying hens. For nearly 75 years, Hy-Line has focused on developing superior genetic stock for the domestic and international egg industries.