April 12, 2021

Aviagen president of North America elected to US Poultry & Egg Association board of directors

Dr. Marc de Beer, president of Aviagen North America, is among four industry leaders recently appointed to the board of directors of the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

Dr. de Beer will benefit USPOULTRY and its members with knowledge and insight based on extensive education and experience, along with a passion to drive innovation in the industry, Aviagen said.

He started his career as a nutritionist with Aviagen in 2007, and later became global head of nutrition. In 2011, he joined DSM Nutritional Products, serving in various leadership positions, and then went on to serve as senior vice president of food animal and global nutritional health with Elanco Animal Health.

Last year, Dr. de Beer was named president of Aviagen North America.

"I am honored to be named to the USPOULTRY board of directors, and look forward to working with the association in its endeavor to leverage research and technology to lead the industry forward," said Dr. de Beer. "USPOULTRY and Aviagen share a common commitment to bird welfare, health, efficiency and productivity, as well as food safety and security. These areas are key to our success in feeding the world with a nutritious, affordable protein and to sustaining our planet for future generations."

- Aviagen