April 14, 2015
 

Cobb-Vantress appoints director of product management

Cobb-Vantress has appointed Dr Mark Cooper as the company's director of product management for its marketing team.

Dr Cooper joined Cobb in 2000 following his studies at Texas A & M University and University of Georgia, US. He first served as a pedigree geneticist responsible for male line development before becoming European director of genetics in 2009. He went on to become director of genetics for all of Cobb's breeding programmes in 2010.

Dr Cooper has represented Cobb on industry, governmental and university-related committees in Europe and the US, dealing with genetics and welfare. 

"Dr Cooper brings to our team a wealth of product experience from his 15 years in research and development," said Roger Vessell, Cobb's director of global marketing.  "He will be closely involved with our business units worldwide, helping to ensure our products meet customers' current and future needs."