Leo den Hartog, Emeritus Professor in Sustainable Animal Nutrition at Wageningen University, was appointed as the Board’s Chairman.
Orffa has established a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) where Leo den Hartog, Emeritus Professor in Sustainable Animal Nutrition at Wageningen University, was appointed as the Board’s Chairman.
This milestone reinforces Orffa’s commitment to science-driven innovation and strengthens the company’s engagement with leading scientists, academic institutions and industry experts worldwide.
Prof den Hartog is internationally recognized for his contributions to animal nutrition across research, academia and industry. As Chairman, he will lead the formation of the SAB.
This Board will support Orffa’s scientific and innovation agenda. The involvement of Prof den Hartog from the earliest stages of the selection and onboarding process will help ensure the scientific independence, credibility, and quality of the Board.
The SAB will bring together recognized scientific leaders from Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, representing disciplines central to Orffa’s strategic focus areas (gut health, feed efficiency, and mineral nutrition). The Board will provide independent scientific insight, identify emerging research opportunities
“Science has always been at the heart of Orffa. The establishment of our Scientific Advisory Board and Leo’s appointment as Chairman represents an important step in further strengthening our scientific foundation and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovation in animal nutrition,” said CEO Haiko Zuidhoff.
Meanwhile, Prof den Hartog said, “I am honored to take on this role and help establish a highly respected, independent international advisory board. By bringing together leading scientists from different regions and disciplines. We can foster scientific exchange, stimulate public and industry debate and support the development of practical, science-based solutions for the livestock industry.”
The SAB is expected to be formally constituted in the coming months and will support Orffa’s research priorities and innovation roadmap.
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