Aviagen Strengthens Asia Sales Team - ASIA - Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company, has appointed Dr. Wy Chee Chiang as senior vice president for Asia.

In this position, he will lead the Asia sales team and will play a key role in developing the sales and customer support services in the vital growth areas of this region.

"We are pleased that Dr. Chiang has agreed to bring his vast experience to this role," said Bob Dobbie, president of international business for Aviagen. "He is well known to many in the Asian poultry industry and has successfully grown and managed Aviagen's business in China for many years."

Dr. Chiang received his veterinary science degree from the University of Lourenco Marques- Mozambique. He has been with Aviagen for 28 years and has more than 30 years of experience in the poultry industry.

Source: Aviagen - 10th March 2006