Volac is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Thompson as Managing Director of Volac Feed & Forage Additives. Andrew’s extensive industry expertise and leadership experience will be instrumental in advancing Volac’s vision of shaping the thinking in the market and unlocking ruminant potential.
With a strong background in agriculture and business strategy, Andrew brings over 25 years of experience in farm consultancy, supply chain innovation, and global bovine sector leadership. He holds a degree in Agriculture from Newcastle University and an MBA from Bath University. His career spans key roles at Promar International, where he supported farm performance and supply chain initiatives, including various dairy cost of production initiatives.
Andrew’s global perspective was further strengthened during his time in Shanghai, where he helped shape strategic growth plans for the Asian market. For the past 12 years, he has led Genus’s bovine sector across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where he successfully combined cutting-edge science with practical solutions tailored to dairy and beef producers. His passion for on-farm performance and sustainability, coupled with a relentless focus on customer needs, makes him the ideal leader to drive Volac’s ambitions forward.
“I am delighted to join Volac at such an exciting time,” said Andrew Thompson. “Volac has a strong reputation for innovation, and I look forward to working with the team to build on that legacy—helping our customers improve productivity, sustainability, and overall farm performance. By focusing on science-driven solutions and market leadership, we can truly shape the future of ruminant farming.”
Andrew’s appointment marks a key step in Volac’s strategy to influence the industry’s future, ensuring that feed and forage solutions not only deliver tangible benefits for farmers but also contribute to a more sustainable agricultural landscape. His leadership will drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate Volac’s mission to support the evolving needs of the industry.
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