April 30, 2024

Dr. Eckel appoints new managing director for products and innovation

Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition has appointed Dr. Viktor Eckel as its new managing director for products and innovation.

With his appointment, Dr. Viktor Eckel joins Dr. Eckel founder and chief executive officer Dr. Antje Eckel on the company's management board.

With a second generation management, the family company is now in a strong position to meet the current challenges of a growing international market, according to Antje.

Dr. Viktor Eckel is setting out his priorities on sustainability, resilience and resource efficiency.

"When it was founded 30 years ago, Dr. Eckel was among the first companies backing plant-based alternatives," Viktor said. "We recognised at an early stage how important they are for promoting animal health and well-being and pursued a more sustainable approach from the outset. This commitment remains at the core of our philosophy today."

Viktor believes that Dr. Eckel's commitment is the key for feed producers in Germany and worldwide to achieve high-resistance, resource-efficient and profitable production.

Viktor has been playing a decisive role in the development of the brand and the positioning of Dr. Eckel since 2020.

As a biochemist with a doctorate in microbiology, Viktor has broad expertise in feed fermentation and physiology, putting him in an excellent position to continue developing the Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition portfolio and progress the market for feed additives, the company said.

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