New managing director at Lesaffre Feed Additives

Dr Frédérique Clusel, LFA

Yeast experts Lesaffre have announced the appointment of Dr Frédérique Clusel as Managing Director of Lesaffre Feed Additives (LFA). She is based at the company's headquarters in Marcq-en-Baroeul, near Lille, France.

Frédérique Clusel graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicines in 1993, and went on to achieve an MBA from the HEC Paris's Executive Education programme. During her 20 years working in the animal health business, she gained expertise in management functions worldwide, particularly in the Asia Pacific and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) regions. Prior to joining LFA, Frédérique Clusel managed the Swine Business Unit (EMEA) as Group Director at multinational veterinary giant Zoetis. 

More information:
http://www.lesaffre.com/en/health-nutrition/applications/animal-health.html

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Cross Cut Road, Coimbatore (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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