Ms Henthorn will work alongside the technical team and commercial partners to provide continued support to customers across the US, and develop new business for the company.

Dieter Suida, AB Vista’s Americas Regional Director, said Ms Henthorn brings valuable sales and poultry experience to the position, which has been created as a result of sustained expansion in the market.

He added: “Stacey will work very closely with customers to ensure they’re making the most of our products and services; we’re proud to welcome her to the team.”

Ms Henthorn brings more than four years’ experience to the role, most recently working as Poultry Territory Sales Manager for Trouw Nutrition International-Nutreco, where she was responsible for all aspects of poultry sales, technical sales and worked in conjunction with the international research and development team. She also holds a Masters in poultry science from Mississippi State University.