Silke Birlenbach appointed Trouw Nutrition’s Global Innovation Director

Dr. Silke Birlenbach became the Director of Global Innovation and joined Trouw Nutrition Leadership Team, said a statement from the company.

Dr. Silke Birlenbach became the Director of Global Innovation as of January 4th, 2021. She succeeded in this role to Saskia Korink, Trouw Nutrition CEO and joined Trouw Nutrition Leadership Team, based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands.

Dr. Birlenbach holds degrees in cell biology and veterinary physiology from Harvard University and Kansas State University, respectively, and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Justus-Liebig University. She brings with her a wealth of experience from the Animal Health and Pharma industries as well as consulting with McKinsey&Co. Having worked internationally, Dr. Birlenbach has built a track record in transforming & growing businesses and driving strategic marketing & innovation.

“I am honored to join the Nutreco family and to contribute to our purpose of ‘Feeding the Future!’ Offering solutions to our customers that are highly innovative and protect our planet is an inspiring mission that I fully embrace,” said Dr. Silke Birlenbach.