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BIOGRAFIAS
DE LOS CONFERENCISTAS
(EN INGLES)
30° Simposio Internacional Anual de
Alltech
Mayo 18–21, 2014
Lexington, Kentucky, EE.UU
#AgFuture
ALLTECH.COM/SYMPOSIUM
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Nick Adams Global Sales Director, Mycotoxin Management, Alltech
Scheduled Session: Crop Science
Nick Adams is the global sales director of Alltech’s mycotoxin management sector.
Adams has been with Alltech for over 15 years, starting in the U.K. and then spending
eight years in California. He earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science at the University
of Reading in the U.K. where he majored in ruminant nutrition, and is a graduate of the Alltech
Advanced Management Program, offered at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
in Dublin, Ireland. Adams joined the feed industry in 1996 with a position at Hanford Feeds Ltd.
as a ruminant feed specialist in southwest England. After three years with Hanford Feeds, he
accepted a position with Alltech. His role for the past eight years has been focused on supporting
the mycotoxin management side of Alltech’s business. He hails from England, although he spent
many of his early years growing up in Germany.
Tim Arthur Global Director of MIS, Alltech
Scheduled Session: Business and Technology
Tim Arthur joined Alltech as global director of MIS in 1995. He is charged with developing
Alltech’s IT strategy for its offices worldwide. Arthur started his career in large mainframe systems
working for Jerrico (Long John Silver’s) and Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company as a
systems analyst. He later moved to the PC environment in the early 1980s taking on large-scale
remote and communication projects for Kentucky Central Life. Years later, he created a computer
software company, Accounting Alternatives, Inc., and assumed the position of president and
CEO. Arthur later merged the company with Data Solutions, and held the position of executive
vice president, servicing the financial and production industries with networking support and
ERP/MRP solutions such as Exact’s Macola. Arthur attended the University of Kentucky, and
completed an Executive Master of Business Administration at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate
Business School in Dublin, Ireland. Arthur serves on the board of advisors for the DEMO
Innovation Conference, IDG’s Computerworld magazine, CIO Magazine of the CIO Executive
Council, and the 2014 Customer Board of Advisors Convergence International Conference. He
and his team received the “Customer Excellent Award” from Microsoft in 2014, and they were the
runner-ups for the Microsoft Business Visionary CIO of the Year Award in both 2013 and 2014.
Julie Borlaug Larson. Ph.D. Associate Director for External Relations Norman E.
Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture
Scheduled Session: Africa
Julie Borlaug Larson, Ph.D., is the granddaughter of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug and the associate
director of external affairs at the Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M.
Since the passing of her grandfather, Larson has worked to continue his legacy through
developing agricultural partnerships between public, private and philanthropic groups to further
the Borlaug legacy and expand upon his mission to feed the world’s hungry. Larson received her
bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M in international studies and political science in 1997,
and her master’s in non-profit management from the University of Dallas in 2004. She has
spent her career in the non-profit sector, and has worked for organizations such as the
Salvation Army and the American Cancer Society. Larson will accept Alltech’s 2014 Medal of
Excellence Award on behalf of her grandfather.
Steven Borst Alltech Crop Science Compliance Manager
Steven Borst is the compliance manager for Alltech Crop Science and is responsible for
global product registration. Borst received his doctorate from Louisiana State University
through the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. He earned a bachelor’s
degree in turf grass science from Pennsylvania State University, and a master’s degree in
plant sciences from the University of Tennessee. Earlier in his career, Borst worked as a
research associate at Louisiana State University.
Steve Bourne Vice President, Alltech
Scheduled Session: The Algae Opportunity
Steve Bourne is a vice president at Alltech. Bourne graduated from the University of
Nottingham in 1985 with a bachelor’s in animal nutrition, focusing on nutrition and production.
He obtained a Master of Philosophy from the University of Nottingham in 1996, studying
the role of enzymes in animal nutrition. Upon graduating, he spent six years working as
the company nutritionist for Cranswick Group PLC, where he was responsible for diet
formulation, research and technical support. Bourne joined Alltech in July 1990 to
establish business in the Asia-Pacific region, and was based in Thailand. In
1994, he moved back to the U.K., and took on the responsibility of both the
European and Asia-Pacific markets, while also leading and launching the
mycotoxin management program. Since then, Bourne has had numerous
roles furthering the growth and development of Alltech internationally as
part of the company’s acquisition group, and today, he chairs Alltech’s
reputation and risk management group, the mycotoxin management
program, algae initiatives and the on-farm program.
Patrick Charlton Vice President Europe, Alltech
Patrick Charlton is the vice president of Alltech’s European region. He graduated
from the University of Nottingham in 1987, and later joined one of the U.K.’s leading premix
manufacturers as a nutritionist, advising on all species. In 1991, he garnered a position with
Alltech U.K., and soon became technical manager in 1995. Three years later, he moved to Cape
Town, South Africa, to become technical director for Alltech’s Africa and Middle East regions,
working with customers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Iran, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and
Zimbabwe. Charlton was later appointed general manager of Alltech Canada from 2000 to 2005,
working with customers, consultants and researchers across Canada; then in 2005, he was
promoted to global Bioplex® manager responsible for all activities relating to the Bioplex® series
of organic minerals. Most recently, Charlton was named European vice president, managing
Alltech’s largest region of 34 European offices. He currently lives in the U.K., where he earned a
master’s in fermentation and distilling from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh in 2006. Charlton is
a member of Alltech’s board of directors, the Institute of Biology and the Institute of Food Science
and Technology.
William Close, Ph.D. Private Consultant and Lecturer
Scheduled Session: Farm of Tomorrow
William Close, Ph.D, is a private consultant and lecturer from the U.K. He received his Bachelor
of Science in 1967 and a doctoral degree in 1970 from Queen’s University, Belfast. He was
employed as a research scientist at the AFRC Institutes of Food Research at Babraham,
Cambridge and Shinfield, Reading. In 1991, he established his own private, independent
consulting business, offering technical advice to the pig industry on all aspects of pig nutrition and
production. As a result, he has traveled extensively throughout the world and is familiar with pig
production in many countries. Close’s research has been published extensively in the areas of
pig nutrition, metabolism, physiology and production. Moreover, he has been invited to speak at
major conferences throughout Europe, America, Australia, Asia and Africa. Close is a part-time
lecturer at King’s College London and the University of Reading.
Dr. Christél Coetzee Technical Director, ADVIT Animal Nutrition
Dr. Christél Coetzee is the technical director of ADVIT Animal Nutrition. She holds a doctoral
degree in animal science from the University of Pretoria. After three years as a consulting
nutritionist at Spesfeed South Africa, Dr. Coetzee joined BASF Animal Nutrition, South Africa
in 2001. There she gained experience in operations management, logistics, quality system
implementation and quality systems auditing. She provided technical support to the vitamin
industry, focused on animal nutrition and honed her skills in business development, sales, key
accounts and product management. Following the management buyout of BASF Animal Nutrition,
South Africa, she was appointed technical director of ADVIT Animal Nutrition in 2007. Dr. Coetzee
is currently the chairman of the AFMA Technical Committee.
Dr. Stephen Collett Clinical Associate Professor at the Poultry Diagnostic and
Research Center (PDRC), University of Georgia
Scheduled Session: The $4 Billion Coccidiosis Problem and Antibiotic-Free
Production Breakfast
As a clinician at the PRDC in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia,
Dr. Collett is primarily responsible for teaching clinical medicine to students pursuing master’s
degrees in avian medicine, and providing veterinary service to the poultry industry in the
state of Georgia. He received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture at the University of Natal
Pietermaritzburg, along with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Master of Veterinary
Medicine from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He earned his master’s degree and
diplomat status with the American College of Poultry Veterinarians after spending 10 years in
private practice, specializing in poultry. In the past, Dr. Collett has served as head veterinarian
with Rainbow Chicken Farms in South Africa, as well as director of Alltech, North American
poultry division, before joining the University of Georgia in 2004.
Aidan Connolly Vice President Corporate Accounts, Alltech
Scheduled Sessions: Farm of Tomorrow, Africa
Aidan Connolly is vice president of corporate accounts for Alltech, and is based in Washington,
D.C. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin (UCD) and a
master’s in international marketing from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
He has been with Alltech for 22 years, originating in Ireland, and then moving to France, Brazil,
and the United States. From 2002 to 2008, Connolly held the position of vice president of
Europe. In his current position, Connolly is responsible for corporate account strategy
within Alltech. His expertise is in the field of branding, agriculture and international
marketing. Connolly is an adjunct professor of marketing at UCD. He is also
a board member of IFIF, IAMA, the National Chicken Council, the National
Turkey Federation, and a former board member of FEFANA.
JAMES R. COMER Commissioner of Agriculture, Kentucky
Monroe County Kentucky native, James R. Comer, was a Kentucky state representative
for over 10 years. He is a life-long farmer, a graduate of Western Kentucky University and
served as the president of the Kentucky FFA from 1990 to 1991. In November 2011, Kentuckians
elected Comer to be their commissioner of agriculture. Since his swearing in, Commissioner
Comer has fulfilled his promise to visit all 120 Kentucky counties his first year in office; flushed
out government waste saving tax payers hundreds of thousands of dollars; and made the
Department of Agriculture transparent by displaying its entire expenditure report on the Kentucky
Department of Agriculture’s website. Commissioner Comer has gained national attention through
his innovative initiatives to enhance rural economic development through agriculture.
Evans Darko Breeder Manager, Wilmar Poultry Company/Ag Forte
Evans Darko, breeder manager for the eastern division of Wilmar Poultry Company, also known
as Ag Forte, is a native of Ghana, West Africa. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal
science from the University of Ghana, Legon. After fulfilling his national service obligations, he
moved to Ontario, Canada to further his education at the University of Guelph. He graduated
from the university in 1990 with a master’s in animal science. He was hired by Cuddy Farms
International right out of school, and worked at both their Strathroy, Ontario and Aurora, MO
locations from 1989 to 1998. In July, 1998, he returned to Ghana for family reasons. Then, in
2002, he accepted a position with Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s turkey division as a senior field
technician. In July 2004, Ag Forte acquired Pilgrim’s turkey division, and he has been there ever
since. He lives and works in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Karl Dawson, Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of Research, Alltech
Scheduled Sessions: Opening Plenary, Farm of Tomorrow, Life Science
Karl Dawson, Ph.D., is the vice president and chief scientific officer of research for Alltech.
In his position, he directs activities at the company’s biosciences centers around the world,
including Alltech’s Nutrigenomics and Applied Animal Nutrition Center, where he is co-director.
He oversees administration and scientific programs in the research department, and also
facilitates external contract research, which includes programs for 50 graduate students around
the world. Dawson is also an adjunct professor of nutritional microbiology. Prior to joining Alltech
in 1999, he was employed by the University of Kentucky for 21 years where he served as director
of the nutritional microbiology laboratory in the department of animal sciences, the research
coordinator for the department of animal sciences and a chair of the agricultural biotechnology
coordinating committee. He also worked for two years as a microbiologist at the National Animal
Disease Laboratory in Iowa. He holds a bachelor’s in bacteriology from Utah State University, a
master’s in microbiology from the University of Wyoming, and a doctoral degree in bacteriology
from Iowa State University.
Paul groenewegen Technical Manager, Alltech Canada
Scheduled Session:
Paul Groenewegen is the technical manager of Alltech Canada, providing support to the
Canadian sales team and conducting research and registration responsibilities in Canada.
Prior to Alltech, Groenewegen was employed by a major feed supplier in Ontario for 15 years
as a swine specialist, responsible for sales to more than one thousand sow farrow-to-finish
operations in Ontario. Greoenewegen has also provided consultative services to clients in
Venezuela, the U.S. and across Canada. He attended the University of Guelph where he
obtained a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, majoring in animal and poultry science. He then
earned a master’s in nutritional physiology.
Dinah Hanson Agribusiness Project Manager, Association of African Business Schools
Dinah Hanson joined the Association of African Business Schools in 2011 where she has
led the development process of the Agribusiness Consortium of African Business Schools,
funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which will develop and deliver agribusiness
management training programs tailored to the needs of the African context. She has worked in
the field of development since 2006, starting with TechnoServe Ghana, and was a member of
the inaugural faculty of the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hanson
holds a master’s degree in entrepreneurship from the University of Pretoria, South Africa where
she was a DANIDA Emerging Leaders Scholar and is a member of the inaugural class of the
London School of Economics Programme for African Leadership.
David hunt Managing Director, Comex McKinnon
David Hunt is the managing director of Comex McKinnon, an agricultural
supply chain management company. Hunt also sits on the advisory
board of Singularity University, an institute based in NASA’s Ames
Research Center in Silicon Valley, California. Singularity University
was founded by Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil and is dedicated
to educating people about the impact that advancing technologies
can have on the world.
Robin Johnston
Fermentrics, Richie Seed and Feed, Inc.
A graduate of the University of Liverpool and Pennsylvania State University, Robin
Johnston is an associate at Fermentrics and Richie Seed and Feed, Inc. in Ontario, Canada.
His background is in computer science and artificial intelligence, however, throughout his
working career he has been involved in agriculture, allowing him to blend the two disciplines.
His background in artificial intelligence not only provides him with insight into new methods of
developing data for agricultural producers, but also allows him to put them into practice on his
own agricultural operation. Currently, Johnston is involved in the development of autonomous
technologies that focus on the live interpretation of data for use in the dairy industry. Johnston
was previously the head of research and development for Fermentrics, responsible for the
development and implementation of analytical software and hardware in gas fermentation; and
he was also the head of research and development for MilkMaven, where he developed and
implemented analytical techniques and hardware for the dairy industry. His interests are in
farming (cash crop and dairy), machine learning (genetic algorithms, pattern recognition), and
hardware and sensor development for the agricultural industry.
Jean kennedy, Ph.D. EU Regulatory Affairs Manager, Alltech
Jean Kennedy, Ph.D., began working in Alltech’s EU Regulatory Affairs Department in 2010. In
2005, she was awarded a doctorate for her thesis on food safety and consumer protection from
the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. In 2007, she was awarded a Newman Fellowship
for post-doctoral research of outstanding academic excellence from University College Dublin
(UCD) where she continues to be an adjunct research fellow. Kennedy’s previous employers
include the European Food Information Council, Michigan State University and the Food Safety
Authority of Ireland.
Marc Larousse Vice President of Business Development, Alltech
Marc Larousse, vice president of business development at Alltech, began his career with the
company in 1993 as director of Alltech France. From 1997 to 2000, he was the director of
Alltech’s regional office in Curitiba, Brazil and in 2002, he became director of Latin America,
implementing corporate sales and marketing strategy within the region. Larousse served as
vice president of Europe from 2008 to 2011. He was later nominated for the global position he
upholds now, managing partnerships and merger acquisition strategies. Larousse completed
his education at the National Veterinary School of Maisons-Alfort in Paris, France. He pursued
his studies further by completing a Master of Business Administration at HEC Paris in 1993.
defa li, Ph.D. Dean of
the College of Animal Science and Technology at China Agricultural
University; Director of Ministry of Agriculture Feed Industry Centre; Expert in Feed and Animal Nutrition and
Ph.D. Program Supervisor
Professor Defa Li, Ph.D., is an esteemed academician and dean of the College of Animal
Science and Technology at China Agricultural University, mainly involved in theory research
and application technology development for the high-efficiency utilization of feed resources.
He tested the nutritional value of some of the most popular feedstuffs for pigs to create the
first dynamic database of available nutrients for feed sources, as well as the first pig nutrient
requirement models in China. He has published 205 peer-reviewed papers and is a twotime recipient of the National Scientific and Technological Progress Award. Moreover, he has
trained 143 postgraduate and postdoctoral students -- two of which were granted the “Top 100
National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation” recognition. Li achieved his Bachelor of Science from
Beijing Agricultural University in China where he majored in animal science; then, earned his
Ph.D. in animal nutrition and feed science at Kansas State University. In 1990, he attended
Beijing Agricultural University, and three years later, he became professor and vice dean of the
College of Animal Science and Technology at China Agricultural University. In April 2004, he
was appointed dean of the College of Animal Science and Technology. In 2013, he became
affiliated with the China Academy of Engineering. He’s also served as the vice president of
the World Association of Animal Production, vice president of the Chinese Animal Science and
Veterinary Association, vice president of the China Feed Industry Association, editor-in-chief
of the Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, and was an associate editor of the AsianAustralasian Journal of Animal Science.
Lopez lomong Humanitarian Award Winner
Scheduled Session: Opening Plenary
One of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Lomong was separated from his family
at age six when he was kidnapped by soldiers during a Sunday morning
Mass in his native country. He escaped from the children’s prison three
weeks later, taking refuge in a camp in Kenya, before coming to the
United States when he was 16 years old and becoming a U.S. citizen
in 2007. Lomong is a two-time Olympian in track and field and was the
flag bearer for the United States during the 2008 Summer Olympics
Opening Ceremony. Lomong’s autobiography, Running for My
Life, was published in 2012. He is the founder of 4 South Sudan,
a philanthropic partnership with World Vision that is seeking to
provide clean water, education, health care and nutrition to the
people of South Sudan. Lomong is Alltech’s 2014 Humanitarian
Award winner.
Dr. Aoife Lyons Clinical Psychologist , Alltech
Dr. Aoife Lyons received her doctorate in clinical psychology from DePaul University
in Chicago, IL in 2001. After successfully running her own private practice clinic in Chicago
for over 10 years, she returned to Ireland in 2012 to direct the Alltech Career Development
Program. She also consults on hiring practices in business, team-building and multicultural
communication. Dr. Lyons uses her specialized knowledge of human behavior and
psychology to advise on effective business practices. Dr. Lyons is an adjunct professor
at both the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Dublin, Ireland, and Dublin
City University. Her academic qualifications include a bachelor’s in biology and psychology
from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s in women’s studies from UCD, a master’s
and doctorate from DePaul University and a post-doctoral fellowship from Northwestern
University.
Mark lyons, Ph.D. Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Alltech
Scheduled Sessions: Business and Technology, Africa, Closing Plenary
Mark Lyons, Ph.D., is vice president of corporate affairs at Alltech. He obtained his
undergraduate degree in political science and environmental science in 1999 from the
University of Chicago. He then completed a master’s in brewing and distilling in 2001,
followed by a doctoral degree in the area of solid state fermentation (SSF) at Heriot-Watt
University, Edinburgh. In 2007, he successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis, graduating in
June 2008. His thesis was graded ‘excellent’ and was nominated for a Heriot-Watt award.
Since 2011, Lyons has been concentrating on key international accounts and industry
groups, as well as core company initiatives. He relocated to China in early 2012 as part of
the company’s focus on the Asia-Pacific region, which generates approximately 35 percent
of the world’s feed tonnage. Living in Beijing and travelling throughout China, Lyons is
focused on the company’s “China Now” initiative to deepen its support of the industry
through research, education, and strategic initiatives in the world’s most populous nation.
Lyons is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French and German and previously served as
international projects director, overseeing developments and operations at Alltech’s SSF
plant in Serdan, Mexico, and its flagship yeast production facility in São Pedro, Brazil.
Under his leadership as director of North America from 2009 to 2011, Alltech expanded its
presence with the opening of new offices and a growing presence in all agricultural sectors.
Lyons has served as a board member of the American Feed Industry Association and is
active in many industry groups such as the International Poultry Council, National Turkey
Federation, National Chicken Council and the National Pork Producers Council. He is
also a committee member of China Toxicology Association. He was named one of the top
50 Irish businessmen in the BRIC countries and one of the top “40 Under 40” leaders in
agriculture by Vance Publishing Corporation.
damien McLoughlin, Ph.D. Dean of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate
Business School
Scheduled sessions: Africa, Business & Technology
Damien McLoughlin, Ph.D., is dean of the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in
Dublin, Ireland, and in 2004, was a visiting professor in marketing at the Samuel Curtis
Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He has been recognized with
teaching awards from both the Smurfit and Quinn Schools of Business. He is also a member
of the 4.5 Club for Teaching Excellence at Cornell. McLoughlin’s research, teaching and
consulting interests are in the areas of strategic marketing, market making and business-tobusiness marketing. His work has been published in leading international journals, such as the
Journal of Business Research, Industrial Marketing Management and the European Journal of
Marketing. He is a member of the editorial board of many leading marketing journals, including
Industrial Marketing Management. Professionally, he has worked with leading international
companies such as Alltech, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard.
Charles Moore Consulting Nutritionist, Charles Moore Consulting
Charles Moore is a consulting nutritionist, specializing in ruminants. A registered professional
animal scientist, he is a graduate of Stellenbosch University with bachelor’s degrees in animal
science and agronomy. He works mainly with large dairy and cow-calf producers in Southern
Africa, helping them maximize the use of home grown feeds for optimal production. He is
involved in his fifth generation family farming operation, running a 25,000 acre livestock
ranch. Moore also holds a professional hunting guide licence, and in his off-time he
guides international clients in some of Africa’s remote wilderness areas.
Richard Murphy, Ph.D. Research Director, Alltech’s European
Biosciences Centre
Richard Murphy, Ph.D, is the research director at Alltech’s European Bioscience Centre
in Dunboyne, Ireland. He received a bachelor’s in biochemistry in 1994 from the National
University of Ireland, Galway. Subsequently, he received a research scholarship from Alltech
and earned his doctorate in the department of biochemistry at NUI, Galway in 1999. His
current research activities are diverse and include peptide bio-marker detection, molecular
fingerprinting of microbial populations and nutrigenomics, with an emphasis on transcriptional
control and regulation of protein production.
Ronan power, Ph.D. Vice President of Life Sciences, Alltech
Scheduled Session: Life Science
Ronan Power, Ph.D., is vice president of life sciences for Alltech, based at the Center
for Nutrigenomic Research in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor’s degree in
microbiology and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the National University of Ireland. Subsequently,
he completed his post-doctoral training in cell biology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston,
Texas, where he studied structure-function relationships of avian steroid receptors and crosstalk between membrane receptors and nuclear steroid hormone receptors. His work resulted
in a number of patents, and he has been published widely in journals such as Science, the
Journal of Biological Chemistry and Gene Expression. Power joined Alltech in 1991 as director
of research for Europe and was initially based on the campus of National University of Ireland,
Galway, where he was an adjunct professor in the department of biochemistry. During this time,
he also directed Alltech’s regulatory affairs division in Europe. In 1998, he relocated to Alltech’s
European Biosciences Center in Dunboyne, Ireland and maintained an active graduate student
program. Since 2002, he has been based at Alltech’s North American Biosciences Center
where he initially worked as director of internal research. He has a broad range of research
interests related to the application of Alltech’s products in both animal and human health and is
particularly interested in studying the mode of action of nutrients at a molecular level. Based on
the work of his group, in 2010, Alltech decided to launch a separate division devoted to human
health. This has led to the initiation of the first set of human clinical trials for the company, to
study the effect of AT-001 in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Jandré prinsloo Sales Manager, Alltech Crop Science
Jandré Prinsloo a sales manager for Alltech Crop Science. He hails from Pretoria, South Africa,
and completed a bachelor’s degree and a master’s of science in horticulture at the University
of Stellenbosch. While completing his thesis, Prinsloo started work at Hortec, a fruit quality and
fruit maturity management laboratory. Prinsloo was responsible for maturity indexing of stone
fruit and citrus. In 2003, he joined ImproCrop, now known as Alltech Crop Science, which has
developed natural solutions to solve the agronomic challenges faced by producers.
nick smit Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Alltech
Nick Smit is the vice president for Africa and the Middle East at Alltech. He grew up on a dairy
and crop farm on the west coast of South Africa, and attended Stellenbosch University in South
Africa where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Smit then went on to work for
Ralston Purina in Canada, where he also attended the University of Guelph. He joined Alltech
in 1991 to head up Alltech Canada, while at the same time taking on a lead role developing
Alltech’s ethanol division in North America. In 2000, Smit returned to South Africa where he
became managing director for Alltech Africa and the Middle East. In 2005, he was recalled to
Alltech’s headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky to take on the role of director for North America
in addition to his role in Africa and the Middle East. At the end of 2007, Smit returned to South
Africa to resume his duties as vice president for Alltech Africa and Middle East at the Alltech
office in Stellenbosch.
Jules taylor-pickard Solutions Deployment Team Manager,
Alltech Europe
Scheduled Sessions: Farm of Tomorrow, The Algae Opportunity
Jules Taylor-Pickard, a nutritionist, obtained her Ph.D. specializing in
piglet gut health, physiology and immunity. Taylor-Pickard is currently the
Solutions Deployment Team manager for Alltech Europe. Within this
role, she directs the European commercial research strategy, provides
technical support to the sales force, and initiates, supports and
interprets multi-species research activities -- specializing in providing
natural solutions to optimise animal performance and efficiency.
Previous roles held at Alltech include global Mycosorb® manager
and pig technical manager for Europe. Previously, she worked with
pharmaceutical applications in the monogastric sector.
john thornton Regional Director, Alltech Europe
John Thornton graduated with a master’s degree in animal science from the
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and a diploma in advanced business management
from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Dublin, Ireland. For the past 13
years, Thornton has developed worked in the South African and European animal production
industries. His experience includes animal nutrition and the management of numerous Alltech
divisions within the western and eastern European markets.
Becky Timmons
Global Director of Applications Research and Quality, Alltech
Scheduled Sessions: The Algae Opportunity, Closing Plenary
Becky Timmons is the global director of applications research and quality for Alltech. She
holds degrees in chemistry and biology from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree
in brewing and distilling from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland. Moreover, she completed an
advanced business studies program. Before she joined Alltech, Timmons carried out research
for a flavor company in the beverage alcohol sector. At Alltech, she has held a number of
positions both in the quality area as well as new product development including director of
fermentation and director of flavor development for Alltech’s brewing and distilling division.
As global director of applications research and quality, she is responsible for the quality and
traceability of all Alltech products. Timmons ensures that all Alltech products meet the high
standards demanded by the company, not only for the final products that Alltech produces,
but also for ensuring that raw materials going into the products from supplier companies
have been vetted before use. Alltech has offices in 85 countries and 41 production facilities
scattered around the world, all of which must meet very stringent quality and traceability
requirements.
Dr. Michal toborek Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vice-Chair for
Research, University of Miami
Dr. Michal Toborek received his doctorate from the Silesian School of Medicine in Poland
and completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Kentucky in the areas of nutrition
and cell biology. Specific interests in Dr. Toborek’s laboratory involve studies on the integrity
of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and how different pathological conditions can lead to the
disruption and/or dysfunction of the BBB. He published over 170 publications in this field, and
is the editor of a recent book, Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration. Dr. Toborek has
received several national and international awards for his research, such as the Excellence
in Research Award from the American Heart Association, the Anafred N. Halpern Award from
the American College of Nutrition, the International Alexander von Homboldt Research Award,
and the 2014 Wybran Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the Society of Immune
Pharmacology (SNIP) in recognition of the very best scientific contributions that have resulted
in the preservation and expansion of the field of neurolmmune pharmacology.
Robbie walker General Manager for Alltech Crop Science
Robbie Walker has been with Alltech for over 10 years, starting as sales manager in Ireland
then regional director of Italy and the Balkans. Today he is the general manager for Alltech Crop
Science. Prior to obtaining a position at Alltech, he owned and managed his own hydroponic
greenhouse business in South Africa producing mostly tomatoes and flowers for the export
market. Walker studied horticulture at the University of Natal in South Africa and completed his
post-graduate studies in business management.
Dr. Patrick Wall Professor of Public Health at University College Dublin, Ireland
Scheduled Session: Farm of Tomorrow, The Algae Opportunity
Dr. Patrick Wall is a professor of public health at University College Dublin’s (UCD) School of
Public Health and Population Sciences. His teaching and research interests include foodborne
diseases, lifestyle-related diseases and health-damaging consumer behavior. He is a codirector of UCD’s Centre for Behaviour and Health, and is also co-founder of the university’s
Centre for Food Safety. Dr. Wall was on the committee advising the Beijing Food Safety
Administration on food safety arrangements for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is currently the
chairperson of the United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency advisory group. He received
degrees in veterinary medicine at UCD, human medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons of
Ireland; and earned master’s degrees in infectious disease from the University of London, and
business administration from the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School.
Dr. Eugenia wang Gheens Foundation Inc. Chair in Aging Research,
University of Louisville
Dr. Eugenia Wang is a professor in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology at
the University of Louisville (U of L). Dr. Wang is an internationally-known specialist on how
genetics affect aging. She is also director of the Gheens Center on Aging, established in the
U of L School of Medicine with a $2.5 million gift from the Gheens Foundation. Dr. Wang’s
research focuses on investigating the genetic mechanisms that may cause predisposition to
infectious diseases, through the study of the genetic factors controlling how people respond to
environmental exposures and the molecular mechanisms of wound healing, including response
to microgravity and radiation. Her work has applications for understanding the molecular
mechanisms that control the aging process and age-dependent diseases. Dr. Wang’s research
is funded by the National Institutes of Health, and she is a co-investigator on the $22 million
grant from the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases that will establish U of L’s
Center for Predictive Medicine. Dr. Wang received her bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan
University, her master’s degree from Northern Michigan University and her doctorate from
Case Western Reserve. She completed post-doctoral training at Rockefeller University, led the
Bloomfield Center for Research on Aging and taught at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Professor Fu Wenge Chairman and CEO, Beijing Hope Meihao Investment Management
Limited Managing Partner; China Opportunity Capital LLC; Professor and Dean of MBA Education Center of
China Agriculture University
Fu Wenge is one of the most influential figures in corporate strategies, business management,
and investment in food and agriculture businesses in China. He is the chairman and CEO
of Beijing Hope Meihao Investment Management Limited, focusing on investment and M&A
businesses in the Chinese domestic food and agriculture industry. He is also the managing
partner of China Opportunity Capital LLC, a New York based boutique advisory firm for crossboarder investment and M&A businesses in the food and agriculture industry. Wenge is
currently a professor and dean of the MBA Education Center at China Agricultural University.
He is a leading scholar in the industry, and his books are highly respected. He has been
invited to speak at many industry conferences and top universities worldwide. From 2005 to
2012, Wenge served the CEO of West Hope Group, one of the four subgroups of the Hope
Group, which ranks as the largest Chinese private enterprise. Today, the Hope Group is a
conglomerate with over 1,000 subsidiaries, and the company produces over $25 billion in
annual revenue. Since his inauguration in 2005, Wenge has led West Hope Group to diversify
it from a traditional agribusiness to many other industries including real estate, retail, education,
energy/chemical, and travel.
Philip j. wilkinson OBE, Executive Director 2 Sisters Food Group
Scheduled Sessions: Farm of Tomorrow, The Algae Opportunity
After studying agriculture at Askham Bryan in York, England, Wilkinson chose to pursue a
career in the dairy industry. Starting as a management trainee at the Milk Marketing Board
of England and Wales, he progressed through a range of senior roles within the industry,
culminating to that of commercial director of Arla Foods, PLC. Meanwhile, he furthered his
studies in agribusiness at Harvard Business School. Throughout his career, Wilkinson has held
several industry positions including chair of the Dairy Council and National Dairy Farm Assured,
Ltd. He was honored with an Order of the British Empire for services to the dairy industry in
2003. Upon leaving the dairy sector, Wilkinson became managing director of Grampian Country
Food Group’s integrated chicken business and more recently joined 2 Sisters Food Group, a
privately-owned chicken business supplying a range of products across all industry sectors. He
is a director of the Red Tractor Poultry Sector Board and the British Poultry Council. Wilkinson
is a non-executive director of Paramount 2, a privately-owned seafood company, a member of
the Worshipful Company of Poulters and a freeman of the city of London .
Dr. Alex Yiannikouris Global Mycosorb® and Analytical Research Director
In his current position as global Mycosorb® and analytical research director, Alex Yiannikouris
leads a research team and coordinates research projects worldwide. He has an active role
in research and development activities, including the development of new products and the
implementation of analytical strategies in the field of mass spectrometry. He provides technical
support for commercial and regulatory departments worldwide, and has given lectures in more
than 50 different countries. Yiannikouris received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
cellular biology, microbiology and parasitology, as well as a master’s degree in human
nutrition and food science from Blaise-Pascal University in Clermont-Ferrand,
France. He earned his doctorate in biochemistry in 2004 from Blaise-Pascal
University, co-supported by Alltech, as well as the National Institute of
Agronomic Research (INRA), Clermont-Ferrand, and the ANRT (France).
He was a post-doctoral fellow as an Alltech research scientist in the
laboratories of analytical chemistry at the National Council of Scientific
Research (CNRS) in Pau, France before joining the Center for Animal
Nutrigenomics and Applied Animal Nutrition at Alltech’s headquarters
in 2007. In his current position, he focuses on implementing new
research strategies to evaluate compound bioactivity and the
development of multi-disciplinary strategies.
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