Clayton Gill

Starting in January, Mr Gill is going to be responsible for the global reach of Diamond V’s public relations and strategic communications, working from Diamond V’s headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

"We’re excited that Clayton’s joining the Diamond V team," said Mike Wright, Global Marketing and Research Director. "He brings a strong background in US and international ag media and has extensive editorial and media sales experience in the feed and animal industries. We’re looking forward to his contribution in building Diamond V’s brand worldwide."

Mr Gill is completing a six-year career in print and digital sales and service for Feedstuffs integrated media, now part of New York City-based Penton, Inc. which includes National Hog Farmer and BEEF magazine as well as the Farm Progress state and regional media.

Prior to Feedstuffs, he was the editorial director of trade media for Watt Publishing Co., now based in Rockford, Illinois, with responsibilities that included Feed Management and Feed International magazines.

Mr Gill’s work experience includes four years in ag extension communications in Southeast Asia. He holds the M.S. in Agricultural Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.