Kemin bolsters pet food divison's R&D team with new hire
Kemin Industries recently added Dr Jason Shelton to the Kemin Nutrisurance leadership team as global VP of R&D for the pet food and rendering technologies business unit.
In addition, he is charged with leading on strategies to support Kemin Nutrisurance's innovation pipeline and long-term growth.
Kimberly Nelson, president, Kemin Nutrisurance, said his tenures in Europe, Asia and North America means he will bring the “global perspective and business savvy needed to grow our portfolio of products and services. His scientific background will further advance innovation in our R&D team and foster a solutions-oriented mindset."
Dr Shelton will be based out of Kemin's worldwide headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, US.
Prior to joining Kemin, he spent more than 18 years with Cargill, holding various leadership positions across multiple functions and geographies. He received his PhD in animal science from Louisiana State University.
"Kemin has a long history of scientific breakthroughs and a spirit of entrepreneurship that aligns with my career path, and I'm eager to merge these together to move Kemin Nutrisurance forward in the global marketplace,” he commented.
