(BROOKVILLE, OH) March 5, 2018 – Cargill is pleased to announce the additions of Terry Davies and Blaine Blackburn to their U.S. premix and nutrition commercial leadership team. Davies joins the Provimi poultry team as commercial director, while Blackburn will join the Provimi dairy team as national dairy sales leader on April 1, 2018.
Davies and Blackburn both come with proven success in developing highly engaged teams to evolve, transform and innovate in a constantly changing industry.
As commercial director, Davies leverages his global poultry and leadership experience to support poultry customers within Cargill’s premix and nutrition business. He will oversee the delivery on customer objectives and continuous building of the poultry product and service portfolio.
“I am very excited to join Cargill and the Provimi team,” says Davies. “We have great opportunities to help our customers utilize nutrients in an unique and profitable manner.”
As national dairy sales leader, Blackburn will focus on the development of Provimi’s dairy sales team, as well as the engagement, distribution, alignment and execution of strategy, while leading overall sales efforts throughout the U.S.
“The opportunity to work with this team in a challenging and changing industry drew me here,” says Blackburn. “Our dairy customers and producers are challenging us to think differently when it comes to their business future. I am excited to be a part of team who is looking to the future and investing in innovative platforms, products and people.”
Prior to joining Cargill, Davies held roles within British United Turkeys of America (BUTA), Nicholas Turkey Breeding Farms, and Elanco’s poultry business unit. Blackburn has been with Cargill for over 20 years before coming to the premix and nutrition business. His previous roles included leading feed and nutrition businesses within the U.S., Malaysia, and Poland.
“Terry and Blaine bring unique experiences and industry-leading expertise to our U.S. premix and nutrition business,” says Tom Taylor, U.S. managing director for Cargill Premix and Nutrition. “As we continue to provide the best in nutritional support for our dairy and poultry customers, Terry and Blaine’s leadership will in invaluable to both our internal teams and customers.”
About Provimi
Provimi is a trusted advisor in animal nutrition and technology. Backed by the strength of Cargill, Provimi partners with animal producers and feed manufacturers to provide custom, leading-edge nutrition solutions in the dairy, beef, pork, and poultry industries. Please visit www.provimiUS.com to learn more.
About Cargill Animal Nutrition
Cargill’s animal nutrition business has more than 20,000 employees at more than 275 facilities in 40 countries. Fueled by our innovation and research, we offer a range of products and services to feed manufacturers, animal producers, and feed retailers around the world, helping put food on the plates of nearly one billion people around the world every day. Cargill’s animal nutrition business offers a range of compound feed, premixes, feed additives, supply chain and risk management solutions, software tools and animal nutrition expertise that is unmatched in the industry. For more information about Cargill Animal Nutrition, visit: http://www.cargill.com/feed