May 18, 2011

Kiotech International announces senior management changes

Kiotech International plc, the supplier of natural high performance feed additives to enhance growth, health and sustainability in agriculture and aquaculture has redefined roles and responsibilities at board level.

Richard Edwards, who has been Chief Executive since November 2006, becomes Executive Vice-Chairman and will be responsible for implementing the company's acquisition strategy. He will also retain responsibility for Aquatice^® to ensure continuity of its commercial development.

David Bullen, currently Chief Operating Officer, will become Chief Executive, responsible for executive management of the Kiotech International Group.

Commenting on the changes, Kiotech International chairman Richard Rose said, "Following the success of the Optivite acquisition, we now consider it appropriate to speed up our acquisition process under Richard Edwards's guidance.  Richard will therefore become executive vice-chairman while David Bullen, will assume the chief executive role as he has played a key role in managing the successful integration of Optivite and has a clear understanding of the combined business."