November 16, 2020

New CEO to lead Topigs Norsvin USA

Swine genetics company Topigs Norsvin has announced the appointment of Dr. John Eggert as CEO of Topigs Norsvin USA.

Eggert is a key member of Topigs Norsvin USA's senior management and leadership team since 2014 and will take over from Dr. Mike Terrill, who has led the company with distinction for the last eight years.

Eggert will officially assume the position on January 1, 2021. Terrill will assume the role of senior business advisor for Topigs Norsvin USA.

"John Eggert has more than 20 years of management experience, most recently, as chief development officer for Topigs Norsvin USA. John has led the marketing, research, sales and business development areas and has been a key member of the management team responsible for leading the company in its ever-growing position in the US market. His early career included genetic, nutrition and meat science research with Wayne Feeds, Cotswold International and Monsanto/Newsham Choice Genetics," said Dr. Terrill.

Eggert graduated from Harvard College and has earned MS, MBA and PhD (animal science and genetics) degrees from Purdue University.

"It has been my pleasure to be part of Topigs Norsvin's growth in the US market over the last ten years," said Eggert. "I am confident that our products, and our people, will continue to add value to US production systems."

- Topigs Norsvin