Harbro has appointed Simon Heath to strengthen its leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth following the acquisition of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health’s, Dalton business based in North Yorkshire.
Simon is described as one of the UK’s most respected leaders within the animal nutrition industry, having spent his entire career in the global sector, most recently in roles as managing director and chief commercial officer at AB Agri.
He will lead the integration of the Cargill Dalton business, while also supporting the further execution of Harbro’s strategic growth agenda.
Chris Baxter, Chief Executive Officer of Harbro, said: “The appointment of Simon will further strengthen our leadership team at a pivotal point in Harbro’s development. Simon’s depth of experience, commercial insight and strategic capability enhances our ability to deliver the successful integration of the Cargill Dalton business.
Simon added
: “Supporting Harbro at such an exciting stage in its journey is a tremendous opportunity. The business has a clear vision for the future, founded upon a well-defined strategy with a credible plan to deliver it
“It is refreshing to work with a company with a deep understanding of its markets, the value of its people and the confidence to shape its own future. Harbro has created an exceptional platform for growth, and I look forward to working with the team to build on that success and help accelerate the next phase of the company’s development.”
Harbro Ltd provides innovative high-quality livestock feeds for beef, sheep, dairy, pig and poultry, with multiple manufacturing sites across the UK,supported by a team of expert on farm trusted advisors and nutritionists, and a fleet of vehicles offering a leading on-farm mobile milling and mixing service.