Nutreco names managing director for Asia

Noel Kim has been appointed managing director for Nutreco Asia, effective January 2024.  

Prior to joining Nutreco, Kim led the Animal Nutrition Asia Pacific business line for Evonik as VP Asia Pacific and spent 15 years at Cargill with roles in both the US and Asia where he led several growth-oriented businesses, major strategic transformations, acquisitions and post-merger integrations.

Kim holds a degree in biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from the University of Virginia.

In this role, he will be responsible for both Trouw Nutrition's animal nutrition and Skretting's aquaculture businesses. Kim will be based in Thailand, reporting to Therese Log Bergjord, CEO Skretting, and will continue to work closely with David Blakemore, CEO Trouw Nutrition.   

"Noel brings a wealth of strategic business management and leadership experience to the team, as well as in-depth knowledge of the Asian region," said Log Bergjord.

Kim noted that both the animal nutrition and aquaculture industries are "undergoing exciting changes" marked by new innovations and advances.

"I look forward to exploring the business opportunities across Asia that will enable sustainable growth.”