Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition announced that animal nutrition industry veteran, Gerardo Quintero, joined the company as a vice president. “It’s humbling to be part of a company like Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition that has such a strong heritage and history within the industry,” said Quintero. “I’m looking forward to working with my team and sharing the knowledge and lessons I’ve gathered with everyone here.”

Prior to joining Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, Quintero was the European managing director for Cargill’s Animal Nutrition business and project manager of its transformation management office. He brings over 25 years’ experience in the animal nutrition and health business to his new role. Quintero has worked across several global markets throughout his career including Central and South America, Mexico, Europe and the United States.

“I am excited to welcome Gerardo to the Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition family,” said Nutrition division president, Andrew Loder. “His background includes important capabilities such as P&L management and accountability, transformation management project leadership, strategy development and implementation and commercial team leadership. All these are important capabilities as we look to continue innovatively growing our business.”

Quintero is part of the Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition Leadership Team and will be based in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.