April 24, 2012

Glen Illing new regional director of TOPIGS Asia Pacific

Pig breeding and artificial insemination company-TOPIGS announced the appointment of Glen Illing as regional director of Asia Pacific.

Illing, 52, has broad experience in the agriculture and aquaculture industries in Asia. He was CEO of SyAqua Group in Thailand and was active in pig breeding companies in Asia and other parts of the world, allowing him to accumulate extensive knowledge of the pig industry.

TOPIGS CEO Martin Bijl says, "Glen Illing's specific experience and personal skills will help TOPIGS to build further on the strong foundation already established in Asia.''

The Dutch-based company is developing quickly in China and other countries in Asia due to the fast growing pig production in this region and the high demand for genetics.