GREENFIELD, Ind., Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Elanco
Animal Health, a division of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY),
named Sarena Lin as senior vice
president, North America Operations and Global Strategy, joining
Elanco's Leadership Team and reporting to Elanco president,
Jeffrey Simmons.
Lin will manage the entirety of the company's U.S. and Canadian
food and companion animal businesses. She will also oversee global
strategy for the top-tier animal health company, applying her
extensive knowledge in corporate development to grow and strengthen
Elanco's business.
"I am incredibly pleased Sarena is joining Elanco, bringing her
deep expertise growing and leading global multi-billion dollar
organizations - spanning consumer package goods, distribution and
agriculture - to Elanco to drive our business forward and provide
value to our customers," said Jeff
Simmons, president, Elanco Animal Health. "I am confident
her unique capabilities will enhance our strong North American team
and enrich our global growth strategy."
Lin, who has a proven track record leading and growing large,
multi-national organizations, most recently oversaw Cargill's
global animal feed and nutrition business. She also currently
serves on the Board of Directors for animal health and dental
distributor, Patterson Companies, and before her time as president
at Cargill, she was the global head of strategy and business
development there. She was a principal at McKinsey & Company
and began her career at consumer package goods giant Proctor &
Gamble (P&G). She holds three university degrees with a
Bachelor's in Computer Science from Harvard
University, a Master's in International Relations from
Yale University and a MBA from Yale
School of Management.
"Elanco's vision and trajectory within this growing industry are
an exciting combination," said Lin. "I am looking forward to
bringing my passion for animal health and analysis-based strategy
to such an industry thought leader. I feel this is a perfect
partnership at an exciting time for Elanco."
Lin will start her new position on January 22 at Elanco's Greenfield, Indiana-based headquarters.
About Elanco
Elanco provides comprehensive products
and knowledge services to improve animal health and food-animal
production in more than 70 countries around the world. We value
innovation, both in scientific research and daily operations, and
strive to cultivate a collaborative work environment for more than
6,500 employees worldwide. Together with our customers, we are
committed to raising awareness about global food security, and
celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. Founded in 1954,
Elanco is a division of Eli Lilly and Company. Our worldwide
headquarters and research facilities are located in Greenfield, Indiana. Visit us at Elanco.com
and EnoughMovement.com.
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