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New Management at LOHMANN BREEDERS

Escrito por: Andrea Callwitz
LOHMANN BREEDERS

LOHMANN BREEDERS GmbH introduces new management: Effective immediately, Jörg Heier and Jurek Grapentin will take over the leadership of the company. The responsibility is now once again divided between two managing directors, each overseeing different areas of the business.

Experienced Leadership for Operational Management

Jörg Heier (51), who has been part of LOHMANN BREEDERS for over 11 years, will once again assume the role of Managing Director of Operations after a year of sole leadership. In this role, he will focus on operational management, including administration as well as the entire production and supply chain. Jörg Heier brings over 25 years of experience in the agricultural industry and previously served as Director of Global Production at LOHMANN for eight years before transitioning to management in 2021.

Expansion of International Markets

As of September 1, 2024, Jurek Grapentin (42) has taken on the position of Commercial Managing Director. He will be responsible for the company’s commercial management, including sales, technical service, marketing, as well as PR and communication activities. Jurek Grapentin has over 10 years of experience in international sales and management. In his previous career, he served as Sales Manager for the DACH region and Scandinavia, as well as Regional Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. During this time, he successfully established five subsidiaries and led teams in sales, administration, marketing, and technical support. Additionally, he brings extensive experience as a sales and administrative manager. With his expertise and international experience in sales and marketing, Jurek Grapentin will significantly contribute to the further development and success of our company.

Strategic Direction for the Future

This realignment at LOHMANN BREEDERS represents an essential step to meet the growing and changing market demands. With two specialized managing directors, each bringing their expertise in specific areas, LOHMANN BREEDERS will further on develop innovative solutions and ideas. The new leadership will strengthen the company’s two core areas: top-quality breeding animals that fully realize their genetic performance potential, and an efficient production and supply chain, complemented by outstanding customer service and after-sales support. LOHMANN BREEDERS is thus well-prepared for future challenges.

 

Andrea Callwitz

Head of Marketing

info@lohmann-breeders.com

www.lohmann-breeders.com

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