In addition to the recent additions to the technical team (See separate releases dated 10 April 2012 and 12 April 2012), Aviagen Latin America has also promoted Jairo de Agostini to New Business Development Manager. Jairo, a veterinarian with 18 years experience in the poultry industry, will continue his existing management responsibilities and with this new appointment also be responsible for new business development.

“Jairo de Agostini has a strong history with Aviagen, working with the Ross product line since 1999 with Agroceres Ross, a former joint venture between Agroceres and Aviagen,” said Jose Carlos Pastor, Commercial Manager for Aviagen in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia. “Since then he has worked specifically in Sao Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul states, as well as foreign markets of Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia. We congratulate Jairo on his new responsibilities and know he will continue to be a valuable asset to the sales team,” commented José Pastor.

“Aviagen sales team in Brazil continues to address the needs of our customers,” said Ivan Pupo Lauandos, Managing Director, Aviagen Latin America. “Under the leadership of Jose Carlos Pastor, Sales Manager, and working in complete synergy with the entire team – Adriano Fontana and Jairo Agostini (New Business Development Manager), Rubio Campos, Luis Mansano and Edson Carvalho (Regional Sales Supervisors) – Aviagen maintains a strong market position”, commented Ivan Lauandos.

“Aviagen sales and service teams are highly qualified, differentiated, and dedicated to serving our customers”, said Jairo de Agostini. “And as our business continues to grow, we are developing new products that will enable us to better serve all future Latin American market segments.”

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