Key appointment enhances Topigs Norsvin Business Development team
Winnipeg, October 24, 2016. Topigs Norsvin Canada announced today that Geraldo Shukuri has joined its staff as Manitoba Sales/Technical Representative, based out of the Winnipeg head office. In his new role, Geraldo will be involved in business development in Manitoba. As well he will be responsible for technical support to customers in Western Canada.
Geraldo has more than 18 years of experience in swine production and technical support for large production systems in Brazil. He spent the last 12 years with a major swine genetics company. He graduated in 1998 with his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). “Geraldo brings a wealth of experience and new ideas to the dynamic Topigs Norsvin team in Canada and will be a great asset for us” said John Sawatzky, Sales Manager, Topigs Norsvin Canada.
“I am truly excited about the opportunity that exists in this industry and in particular at Topigs Norsvin,” Geraldo said. “I am looking forward to supporting the Canadian customer base as well as the sales and production team. I am proud and excited to become part of the Topigs Norsvin team in Canada.” Geraldo and his family will reside in Manitoba.
Topigs Norsvin Canada is a leading swine genetics supplier in North America. Topigs Norsvin produces and develops sound, profitable pig genetic programs and breeding systems for commercial hog production and is one of the largest genetics companies in the world with business activities in over 55 countries.
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For more information contact:
John Sawatzky, Sales Manager
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc.
Phone: (204) 954-3824
john.sawatzky@topigsnorsvin.ca
