AB Agri has today announced the appointment of a new managing director to lead its specialist neonate nutrition business, AB Neo.

Heidi Burrows assumes the role on 15 April 2024, bringing a diverse breadth of experience to AB Neo following a tenure of over 15 years at sister company, AB Vista, where she held leadership roles spanning commercial, operational and regulatory departments.

 On the appointment, Heidi said: “I am delighted to be joining AB Neo as managing director.

 As a neonatal business with a strong grounding in research and its own Centre of Excellence trial farm, AB Neo is uniquely placed to help customers meet the nutritional needs of all young farm animals – today and in the future. We have an ambitious growth strategy, and I am excited to be joining the team as we set off in pursuit of our goals and look to support the business’s growth.”

 Following four years as AB Neo managing director, Ian Wellock moves into a role at AB Agri sister company, Premier Nutrition as Senior Pig Nutritionist. Commenting on his appointment, Ian said: “It is a pleasure to be joining the team at Premier Nutrition, it is a thriving business within the AB Agri group and I look forward to being part of its ongoing success.”