Why Attend
Animal Health Innovation Asia is the premier business partnering conference connecting stakeholders from across Asia-Pacific that are focused on either product innovation, financial investment or strategic corporate partnerships in animal health.
Of course, given the global situation with Covid-19, this year's event will be a ‘virtual summit’, with all presentations, discussions and business meetings taking place online on our digital platform. This also allows us to broaden the discussion and involve more A-Pac regions in our annual meeting, including a large focus on the Chinese market, Japan, India, Australia and New Zealand.
Animal Health Innovation Asia provides you with the critical international business connections to support your company’s strategic growth during this time. We include keynote presentations and host C-level panel discussions that address the trends and market dynamics of the animal health industry, across all species.
Who You Will Meet
Attendees will represent the following key stakeholder groups in the Animal Health market
- Heads of Business Development, Animal Health, R&D from Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies
- CEOs, CSOs and Heads of Business Development from Emerging Animal Health Companies
- CEOs, Heads of Business Development, Product Discovery and Marketing from Incubators/ Accelerators, Contract Research Orgs, Consultants, Lawyers and other Service Providers
…all of the above with an interest in Livestock, Aquaculture and the Companion Animal markets
Attendees expected from the following key stakeholder groups and organizations
Speakers
Rob Kelly
Mr. Mike Wang
Mike joined Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health) in May 2010 as Division Director for China. He got EMBA from CEIBS in Shanghai and has bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Zhejiang University. Prior to Pfizer, Mike worked for Merck Human Pharmaceutical and for Becton Dickinson in China.
Mr. Katsutoshi Kato
Mr. Vijay Teng
Dr. Tingwu Xue
Dr. XUE Tingwu is the President of China Animal Husbandry Group. He has been working for the company for over 30 years, with tremendous experience and knowledge in China’s agriculture industry, China’s animal husbandry industry, China’s animal health industry. He also is the pioneer who is dedicated to promote companies which serve safety agro-products and animal-related products to Chinese publics.
He is also actively engaged in various industry-related associations to fulfill his duty to the society. He is the key leading member of China Animal Agriculture Association, and vice-president of China Veterinary Drug Association, etc..
Plus, He is the founder and chairman of China Animal Health International Forum, which has been a platform to share information among animal health companies in order to promote the sustainable development of China animal health industry.
Mr. Ian Lahiffe
Mr. Toshikazu Fukui
2008 - 2011: Division Director of International Business based at the Zenoaq Beijing Representative Office
2011- 2016: Company President of Nippon Biologicals, Inc. [Zenoaq affiliate]
2013 - 2016: Executive Director of International Business [Zenoaq]
2016: Company President of Vetoquinol Zenoaq K.K.
2016 - 2018: Executive Vice President of Zenoaq
2018 - present: Company President
Dr. Yuki Ujimasa, DVM, MS
Dr. Tony Zi Long Tan
Dr. Tan has over 30 years experience in the field of animal health across a range of animal species. He has had management roles in R&D, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and business development. Dr. Tan has extensive international business experience and has worked in the USA, Europe and Asia (particularly in China). Dr. Tan is the founder and Managing Partner of Z-Link Biotech Co. Ltd., a service and support company that helps animal health organizations to achieve their growth and stakeholder value in the emerging market.
Dr. Tan received his veterinary degree from Foshan Veterinary College in China, his Master’s Degree in Animal Science from Alcorn State University, and his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Kansas State University. During his earlier research career, Dr. Tan helped develop several vaccines for cattle, dogs, and poultry. He has published over 50 scientific publications and research reports.
Dr. Tan served Intervet-Schering Plough (now Merck/MSD Animal Health) for over 15 years in different positions, including R&D Group Leader, Project Manager Vaccine Manufacturing, Technical Marketing Manager Aquatic Animals, and Business Unit Director Companion Animals China.
From 2009 to March 2016, Dr. Tan was Group Director of Business Development and Global Alliances for the Asia-Pacific Region of Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health). He successfully completed several large M&A transactions (total transaction value in excess of US$100 million) and a number of technology licensing deals. These include the first antitrust divesture project in China, the company’s first joint venture project for vaccine manufacturing, and divesture of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Taiwan.
Dr. Tan is an Advisor to the China Global Investment & Trading Alliance (CGITA), an organization that promotes international business between China and other countries.
谭博士在动物保健领域从业超过30年，涉及各种动物品种和岗位部门，包括研发、产品注册、生产、市场、销售以及业务拓展。谭博士拥有丰富的国际工作经验，曾在美国、欧洲和亚洲（特别是中国）国家工作。谭博士是易联生物科技有限公司的创始人。易联生物科技是一家咨询公司帮助动保公司在新兴市场服的发展。
谭博士毕业于佛山兽医专科学校、从阿尔肯州立大学取得了动物科学的硕士学位、从堪萨斯州立大学取得了微生物学的博士学位。在他的研究生涯中，为牛、狗以及家禽类开发了数种疫苗，并且发表了超过50篇科学论文和研究报告。
谭博士在英特威/默沙东动物保健公司工作了超过15年，期间担任了不同职位，包括研发部主管、疫苗制造项目经理、水生动物的技术市场经理以及中国伴侣动物的事业部总监。
从2009年到2016年，谭博士在硕腾（原名辉瑞）担任业务拓展部门和国际联盟亚太地区高级总监。他成功地完成了数项重大企业并购交易（总交易额超过一亿美元）和若干技术转让项目。其中包括中国第一个反垄断剥离项目，辉瑞在中国的第一个合资企业和出售台湾的一家医药制造工厂。
此外，谭博士还是中国际投资和贸易联盟(CGITA)的顾问。CGITA是一个致力于促进中国和其他国家之间国际商务的组织。
Mr. Dylan Lu
Mr. Miles Yao
Miles Yao had studied virology and he holds a Master Degree in Preventive Veterinary Medicine from China Agriculture University, he also holds Master Degrees in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and an MBA from Indiana University-Kelley School of Business. Prior to this, he studied in Huazhong Agricultural University and earned an Animal Science Degree.
Miles Yao founded MarketVisor AgConsulting in 2015, and since then serves as its Managing Director, responsible for market development and entry strategies, as well as day-to-day engagement with commercial, government, and trade association contacts for clients. He and his team at MarketVisor are business partners for some leading trade associations and international and domestic animal health companies.
In 2018, Miles founded BioVantage with other investing partners, committing to be a Contract Research Organization in animal health sector.
Prior to being an entrepreneur, Miles has worked in leadership roles overseeing commercial and regulatory affairs with a Hong Kong based agribusiness company. He has lead China market entry strategies for agricultural products and animal health products from clients in the US, Mexico and EU. In these roles, Miles has ensured the market access, developed and managed distribution networks, key in-market client relationships and day-to day business activity.
From 2007-2013, Miles also worked in the Beijing USDA-APHIS office promoting safe and sustainable agriculture trade in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Mongolia. His primary focuses were technical and trade consultations between Government and industry, trade barrier reduction and negotiation, and agriculture policy analysis and execution. Miles had worked with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health for two years during 2005-2007, while at BI, his primary focus was swine sector. He also worked in poultry sector with Beijing Efficacy Biotech Co. as a Technical Manager for some time.
Contact:
Mr. Wataru KURIHARA
Mr. Koji Hori
Dr. Kazuya Edamura
Dr. Goshi Kato
Mr. Lance Williams
Mr. Simon Hellams
Mr. Nigel Nichols
Mr. Makoto Hagihara
Ms. Violet Chen
Mrs. Jane Parker
Dr. Takuya Mizuno, Ph.D, DVM
Dr Magdoline Awad BVSc GradCertMgt MANZCVSc (Animal Welfare)
Dr Magdoline Awad has a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree from the University of Sydney, a graduate degree in Veterinary Professional Practice Management, and Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in the Animal Welfare Chapter.
She was appointed to the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW in 2019 representing vets in urban areas. She is a member of the UNSW Animal Care and Ethics Committee and the NSW representative for the AVA Welfare and Ethics special interest group. She was previously a member of the Animal Research and Review Panel NSW from 2008-2016. Mags was also a member of the Sydney School of Veterinary Science Admissions Committee for the DVM degree from 2014-2019.
Mags was Chief Veterinarian at RSPCA NSW from 2008-2015, after starting with the organisation in 1996. The Chief Veterinarian was responsible for the organisation’s 4 Veterinary hospitals. She was involved in the development and management of community programs in remote regional areas of NSW, working with local veterinarians and government to improve the welfare of pets in those communities. Programs for the disadvantaged, including the elderly have since been incorporated into the University of Sydney Veterinary Undergraduate Degree. The role also included Veterinary oversight of animal cruelty matters, ensuring adherence to legislation and policy and any related media.
Prior to her role at Greencross, Mags spent 4 years as the Chief Veterinary Officer for PetSure, working closely with the Veterinary Profession and Industry to increase Pet Insurance awareness and penetration in Australia.
Mr. Leo Mou
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Testimonials
"This is a unique event for our animal health industry. It brings local and international players together, and provides an excellent platform to build business partnerships.”
Tony Zilong Tan, Z-Link Biotech Co. Ltd.
“This meeting is a very exciting one – it’s a platform to meet everyone from Chinese animal health and International animal health companies, and to introduce them to one-another. This way you save time and it gives you more chance to keep ahead of the innovations.”
Tingwu Xue, China Animal Husbandry Group (CAHG)
“I think this is a great meeting for companies to come together and find out what the common challenges are and how they can work together. I’m really impressed!"
Jishu Shi, U.S.-China Centre for Animal Health
"Everybody’s here, you can have many meetings in one spot, learn how to work together, increase your network and search for ideas.”
Joachim Hasenmaier, Boehringer-Ingelheim
Innovation Showcase
The Innovation Showcase will return for 2020, with start-ups presenting their novel technologies to an audience of strategic partners from APAC, Japan and around the world. These start-ups are animal health and nutrition companies who are actively seeking financial investment or strategic partnerships.
Last Year's Showcase Presenters Included:
- Dr. Toshiyasu Miyazaki, President, Founder, MT3, Inc
- A unique cancer-treatment product under development
- Mr. Yukio Takene, President, J-ARM
- Activated lymphocyte therapy and stem cell therapy
- Mr. Kenta Yamato, CEO, Kaico Ltd
- Vaccine antigens and diagnostic kits using genetically engineered silkworm proteins
- Dr. Yuki Ujimasa, President, Vm3, Inc
- A digital platform that links veterinarians with manufacturers in Japan
- Mr. Zidong Lin, Assistant General Manager, Member of the Board, Nantong HiTide Biotechnology Co., Ltd
- A high-tech Chinese enterprise focusing on research, development, production, sales and service of animal health related products
University Pavilion
Connecting Academia with Business Partners
The University Pavilion allows leading Universities and Technology Licencing Organisations (TLOs) from Japan to present their research and partnership opportunities in a special session on the main stage. Each instititon can bring a start-up company that is currently looking for strategic partners.
Partners
Headline Partner
Zoetis
Website: http://www.zoetis.com
Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries. In 2019, the company generated annual revenue of $6.3 billion with approximately 10,600 employees.
For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.
Associate Partner
Elanco
Website: http://www.elanco.com
Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we’re driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet.
Platinum Digital Innovation Partner
ZENOAQ
Website: http://www.zenoaq.jp/english/index.html
ZENOAQ aims to create a shared and everlasting future for humans and animals. Amidst efforts to improve drug development, veterinary therapy and biotechnology, ZENOAQ strives to enhance the value of animals. The core activities in ZENOAQ are deeply connected with our customers, which in turn, affects their animals in many different ways. These connections form a network that is not just limited to Japan, but is something that will also reach across international borders, creating mutual benefit for both humans and animals in the future.
Start-Up Development Partner
Paul Dick and Associates (PDA)
Website: http://pauldickassociates.com
Paul Dick & Associates Ltd. (PDA), founded in 2010, is an animal health consulting firm specializing in (1) the creation of strategic business and product life plans, (2) product development and regulatory affairs strategies, (3) the conduct of GCP studies, (4) the development of white papers to support marketing and sales, (5) business development and fundraising, (6) the acquisition and pitching of new technologies, actives and products, and, (7) various other supporting activities for product development and commercialization. The capabilities of Paul Dick & Associates Ltd. span the research, development, regulatory, and, commercialization continuum for animal pharmaceuticals, biologicals, vaccines, feed ingredients and feeds, and natural/ low risk health products. PDA is the recognized expert for these matters in Canada, as well as for other global markets.
Event Partners
Klifovet
Website: http://www.klifovet.com
KLIFOVET provides high quality services for the animal health and animal nutrition industry regarding the registration and marketing of all kind of veterinary products. We support ambitious young biotech and veterinary pharma companies on their way to the top by providing full business and product development management, regulatory affairs consultancy including dossier writing, compilation and submission, and full CRO services for safety and efficacy studies. We are proud on 18 years of experience, well organized logistics, a highly motivated team, and a comprehensive net of co-operators and skilled investigators throughout Europe, North America and the world. We handle large multinational projects as professionally as national ones, complying to national, EMA, EFSA or FDA standards.
Merck Animal Health
Website: http://www.merck-animal-health.com
For more than a century, Merck, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines
for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, is the global animal
health business unit of Merck. Through its commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals®, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers,
pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services.
Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals. It invests extensively in dynamic
and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products
are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit www.merck-animal-health.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and
Twitter at @MerckAH.
Triveritas
Website: http://www.triveritas.com
Triveritas is a veterinary CRO with local offices in Europe and North America providing assistance in the development and registration of biological and pharmaceutical products in Animal Health. With a global customer base, both start-up and Top 10 Animal Health companies count amongst returning customers. Regulatory Affairs services, from initial strategic advice to final submission of dossiers, are provided by a highly competent team, including biologicals and pharmaceuticals specialists, a toxicologist, CMC/Part II experts and Qualified Persons for Pharmacovigilance. An integrated approach to project management has lead to proven success in the approval of products at EMA, FDA, USDA and EPA. Clinical Studies, compliant to VICH GCP, are performed by fully trained, experienced Monitors, veterinarians, data managers and support scientists, together with collaborating Investigators and laboratories. Independent Quality Assurance auditors provide inspection services in VICH GCP/GLP/GMP.
Troy Animal Healthcare
Website: https://troylab.com.au/
Established 60 years ago by a group of Australian Veterinarians, Troy Animal Healthcare is committed to delivering innovative, high quality, affordable animal healthcare solutions which meet the challenging and changing needs of veterinary professionals and animal owners.
Our search for better clinical outcomes has been the source of our growth for the past 60 years and has been critical to our success.
Find out more, visit: https://troylab.com.au/
Consulting Partner
AHRMS, Inc.
Website: https://ahrms.jp/wp/
Tokyo-based AHRMS, Inc., have provided regulatory consultancy and marketing services to Japanese and foreign animal health companies since 2006.
We also register animal health products by acting as D-MAH (designated marketing authorization holder) for foreign manufacturers. This means that our client companies can receive marketing approvals from Japanese authorities without establishing their subsidiary in Japan.
Our services cover animal medicines, biologicals, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostic kits. We strongly hope that we could support your entering into Japanese markets.
Welcoming Members of... (15% Discounts available)
Japan Veterinary Products Association (JVPA)
Website: http://jvpa.jp/jvpa/
JVPA members are eligible for a 15% discount. Please use code 'JVPA15' when registering
Japan Veterinary Products Association (JVPA) is a public interest incorporated association for the support of development, improvement and spread of pharmaceuticals, bioligics, quasi-drugs and medical devices used for animals, aiming at contribution to the improvement of animal health. As of April 1st, 2013, JVPA consists of 68 full membership companies and 20 supporting (individual) companies.
Animal Medicines Australia
Website: https://animalmedicinesaustralia.org.au/
Message for Members of Animal Medcines Australia. To claim your 15% member discount, please enter code AMA15 when registering
Animal Medicines Australia Ltd (AMA) is the peak industry body representing the leaders of the animal health industry in Australia.
Animal Medicines Australia member companies are the innovators, manufacturers, formulators and registrants of a broad range of veterinary medicine products that prevent, control and cure disease across the companion animal, livestock and equine sectors.
AGCARM
Website: http://www.agcarm.co.nz
AGCARM members are eligible for a 15% discount on registration. Please use code 'AGCARM15' when registering
AGCARM represent and advocate for the plant and animal science industries. Our members distribute and sell the majority of veterinary medicines and crop protection products in New Zealand. Members promote responsible use of their products right through the product life-cycle, from research to disposal, and are committed to safety and sustainable agriculture.
AHPA
Website: https://www.thaiahpa.com/
AHPA Thailand members are eligible for a 15% discount. Please use code AHPA15 when registering
INFAH
Website: https://www.infah.org/
Indian Federation of Animal Health Companies popularly known as INFAH is the united progressive force of companies & non-profit organizations working towards animal health care. It is an organization formed under section 25 of Indian Companies Act. INFAH heads strong with 48 member companies belonging to different genres of animal husbandry industry of India right from feed manufacturers, medical support systems to researchers.
INFAH is created to promote ethical practices and enhance Animal health Industry’s value and contribution in the society. INFAH also offers a dynamic platform to create awareness about controlling diseases, provide effective treatments and improve overall productivity of animals.
The changing economic and climatic scenarios globally is fostering many hazards to livestock, poultry, aqua & companion animals which needs to be addressed more effectively and efficiently by veterinary professionals and animal health product manufacturers/distributors. We at INFAH collaborates these concerns across the industry & work towards enduring solutions with collective approach by experts. This larger picture helps all members with a better understanding of Animal Health and encourages a scientific approach that facilitates the supply of innovative, cost effective and quality products & services.
At the global stage, INFAH is partnering with Global Animal Trade Bodies and creating strong impressions for the Indian Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Industry. INFAH is affiliated by International Federation of Animal Health Companies
Media Partners
Pig333
Website: http://www.pig333.com
Pig333.com is a community website, which covers the entire swine sector from "pig to pork". With the collaboration of international specialists, we generate our own content from which users can debate and share ideas. We have nearly eigtheen years experience generating independent online content for the swine sector.
What does 333 mean? Those familiar with pig production will know that the gestation of the sow is approximately 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days long, so it is a key number!
AARTD (Asian Agribusiness Recruitment, Training, Development)
Website: http://www.aartd.com/
Our Mission is to help Asia feed itself ! Food security is one of the biggest challenges facing China and Asia. Growing GDP, population and protein demand requires talented people to deliver solutions.
With that focus, we’re single-mindedly dedicated in helping Asian Agribusiness recruit and retain the best talent and helping talented people find opportunities in agriculture in Asia, that are worthy of their potential.
With more than 25 years experience with Agribusiness in Asia, we have grown a unique reputation with our clients and our candidates in meeting a wide array of challenges across all sectors of agriculture. All our consultants understand the business, because they have degrees in agriculture and work in an agriculture environment and that saves a lot of time and energy, having to explain what are sometimes complex roles.
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With our extensive marketing experience and strategy, your partnership with Kisaco Research will grant you a sponsorship package that is an extension and enhancement of your current marketing and branding efforts. We value your ROI and will work with you directly on your specific goals and targets – that’s why we take special care in finding the most relevant end-users to attend, so that your financial and resource investment is smartly allocated.
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Global Advisory Board
WHO THEY ARE
Each of our Advisory Board members have been chosen based on numerous recommendations, their deep knowledge and Industry experience and ability to provide a clear vision, not just for their own organizations, but for the industry as a whole.
WHY THEY ARE HERE
Board members guide not just content, but also the underlying mission of the events to drive positive change.
Author:
Aaron Schacht
Mr. Aaron Schacht is currently the Vice President of Global Research and Development / Regulatory Affairs at Elanco Animal Health. Prior to this, Mr. Aaron Schacht held a role of Global Brand Development Leader – Pain in Lilly Biomedicines. He was the global leader for product development and commercialization activities for LY2951742 – Lilly’s novel CGRP neutralizing antibody – a new potential treatment for prevention of Migraine and Cluster Headache. In 2012, Schacht joined Lilly Biomedicines as Senior Advisor – Strategy & Business Development for Lilly BioMedicines. His responsibilities included oversight of Therapeutic Strategy development, R&D Portfolio Management, and Business Development for Lilly BioMedicines – Lilly’s largest business unit. Past roles included serving as Executive Director, Global External R&D, at Eli Lilly and Company, where he was responsible for implementation of strategies which aim to leverage novel approaches to external partnerships to augment Lilly’s access to pharmaceutical innovation as well as Executive Director of LRL (Lilly Research Labs) Strategy, Portfolio Management and Project Management where he was responsible for strategic planning, R&D portfolio and project management. Prior to these roles, he was Director, Innovation Center in the eLilly organization where he focused on the exploration, incubation and implementation of new business models and capabilities relevant to the strategic evolution of the pharmaceutical industry. In 2002, during a short leave from Lilly, Mr. Schacht was co-founder, President and CEO of Artesian Therapeutics, a Gaithersburg, MD cardiovascular drug discovery start-up. Mr. Schacht began his career at Lilly in 1990 as a medicinal chemist, and spent 5 years in the laboratory working to discover pharmaceuticals to treat cardiovascular disorders. Schacht studied Organic chemistry at the University of Illinois, receiving his Bachelors of Science degree in 1990.
Author:
Jean-Luc Michel
After graduating from the University of Pharmacy of Lyon with a Doctorate and from EM Lyon Business School with an MBA, Jean-Luc Michel started his career by creating his own consultancy company. He joined the pharmaceutical industry in 1991 spending 10 years developing a solid expertise in consumer healthcare and nutrition. During this period, he held a variety of senior marketing and sales management positions in France at Monsanto (Searle) and at Johnson&Johnson / Merck & Co where he was an Executive Committee member of the French subsidiary.
In 2001, Jean-Luc joined Merial, a leader in the animal health industry, where he held some key senior roles, such as EMEA Marketing Director of the Companion Animal Global Enterprise; Head of Marketing EMEA; Executive Marketing Director (Pet Business) in the US; VP, Head of Pet Vet Business Unit; and in 2016 joined the Executive Committee of Merial as Head of Global Commercial Development.
After the acquisition of Merial by Boehringer Ingelheim, Jean-Luc was appointed Head of Global Companion Animal Strategic Business Unit and became a member of the Executive Committee of the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Business Unit.
Author:
Kathy V. Turner
Ms. Turner has been Corporate Vice President of IDEXX since May 2014 and leads the Company’s Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) Companion Animal Commercial Operations. Prior to joining the Company, from 1987 to May 2014, Ms. Turner held various leadership positions at Abbott Laboratories, Inc., a broad-based healthcare company that manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, medical products and diagnostics. Most recently, Ms. Turner was Divisional Vice President of European Commercial Operations for the Diagnostics Division from 2011 to 2014, and prior to that, Divisional Vice President of Global Strategic Operations for the Diagnostics Division from 2007 to 2011. Ms. Turner holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising from Syracuse University.
Author:
Linda Rhodes
Dr. Rhodes has 28 years of accomplishments in human and animal drug discovery, development, biomedical research, and clinical veterinary medicine.
Dr. Rhodes was educated at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) and Cornell University (PhD). She has 28 years of accomplishments in human and animal drug discovery, development, biomedical research, and clinical veterinary medicine. She has an extensive background in physiology, veterinary medicine, and molecular biology. As a senior research fellow at Merck Research Laboratories for 10 years, she led pre-clinical biology evaluation of several marketed human drugs. Dr. Rhodes practiced clinical veterinary medicine for five years, with experience in both companion and farm animal practice. She worked for Merial Ltd. as director of development projects, leading project teams developing novel compounds for a variety of indications and headed new technology assessment, leading the evaluation of licensing opportunities. In April 2001, she formed AlcheraBio, a consulting, marketing, communications and contract research firm specializing in developing new drugs for animals, working with biotechnology and animal health companies, with clients in the US, European Union, Canada and Australia. AlcheraBio was acquired in 2008 by Argenta, and in 2011, Dr. Rhodes accepted a position as CEO of Aratana Therapeutics, a company developing innovative new medicines for dogs and cats, and subsequently, when the company became public (PETX) served as its Chief Scientific Officer. During her tenure, development was completed on three new pet therapeutics: two new molecules with novel mechanisms of actions were approved by the FDA, and a third drug had FDA registration completed and was approved in August, 2016. She is currently retired and an independent consultant. She is a member of the Board of Directors of ImmuCell (NASDAQ: ICCC) and the Alliance for Contraception in Dogs and Cats, serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Found Animals Foundation. She is an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate Animal Science program at Rutgers University.
Author:
Alan Mackay
Alan has been a private equity investor for more than 25 years in roles including Senior Partner and Global Head of Healthcare at the private equity firm 3i Group plc. He was appointed to the board of 3i plc in 1993 and became CEO of 3i Nordic plc, based in Stockholm, upon the acquisition of Sweden's largest listed private equity company Atle AB in 2001. Alan has served on the boards of a number of healthcare companies, including most recently Phibro Animal Health Corporation which completed a successful initial public offering (IPO) in April 2014. Latterly he has been Managing Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Investment Committee, of Hermes GPE, an active co-investor in private equity backed healthcare. Alan holds a Bachelor's degree in Law, an MSc in Enterprise and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD. He is Chair of the BVCA for 2016 – 2017 and previously chaired its Responsible Investment Advisory Board.
2019 Selection Committee
This esteemed group is responsible for identifying and evaluating innovative emerging companies for presentation as part of our Japan and Asia-Pacific Company Showcases: Each of our committee members has an extensive breadth of experience and knowledge across animal health and nutrition industries and will be available for private meetings at the conference.
Author:
Dr. Tony Zi Long Tan
Dr. Tan has over 30 years experience in the field of animal health across a range of animal species. He has had management roles in R&D, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and business development. Dr. Tan has extensive international business experience and has worked in the USA, Europe and Asia (particularly in China). Dr. Tan is the founder and Managing Partner of Z-Link Biotech Co. Ltd., a service and support company that helps animal health organizations to achieve their growth and stakeholder value in the emerging market.
Dr. Tan received his veterinary degree from Foshan Veterinary College in China, his Master’s Degree in Animal Science from Alcorn State University, and his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Kansas State University. During his earlier research career, Dr. Tan helped develop several vaccines for cattle, dogs, and poultry. He has published over 50 scientific publications and research reports.
Dr. Tan served Intervet-Schering Plough (now Merck/MSD Animal Health) for over 15 years in different positions, including R&D Group Leader, Project Manager Vaccine Manufacturing, Technical Marketing Manager Aquatic Animals, and Business Unit Director Companion Animals China.
From 2009 to March 2016, Dr. Tan was Group Director of Business Development and Global Alliances for the Asia-Pacific Region of Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health). He successfully completed several large M&A transactions (total transaction value in excess of US$100 million) and a number of technology licensing deals. These include the first antitrust divesture project in China, the company’s first joint venture project for vaccine manufacturing, and divesture of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Taiwan.
Dr. Tan is an Advisor to the China Global Investment & Trading Alliance (CGITA), an organization that promotes international business between China and other countries.
谭博士在动物保健领域从业超过30年，涉及各种动物品种和岗位部门，包括研发、产品注册、生产、市场、销售以及业务拓展。谭博士拥有丰富的国际工作经验，曾在美国、欧洲和亚洲（特别是中国）国家工作。谭博士是易联生物科技有限公司的创始人。易联生物科技是一家咨询公司帮助动保公司在新兴市场服的发展。
谭博士毕业于佛山兽医专科学校、从阿尔肯州立大学取得了动物科学的硕士学位、从堪萨斯州立大学取得了微生物学的博士学位。在他的研究生涯中，为牛、狗以及家禽类开发了数种疫苗，并且发表了超过50篇科学论文和研究报告。
谭博士在英特威/默沙东动物保健公司工作了超过15年，期间担任了不同职位，包括研发部主管、疫苗制造项目经理、水生动物的技术市场经理以及中国伴侣动物的事业部总监。
从2009年到2016年，谭博士在硕腾（原名辉瑞）担任业务拓展部门和国际联盟亚太地区高级总监。他成功地完成了数项重大企业并购交易（总交易额超过一亿美元）和若干技术转让项目。其中包括中国第一个反垄断剥离项目，辉瑞在中国的第一个合资企业和出售台湾的一家医药制造工厂。
此外，谭博士还是中国际投资和贸易联盟(CGITA)的顾问。CGITA是一个致力于促进中国和其他国家之间国际商务的组织。
Author:
Dr. Jihong Kim
Dr. Jihong Kim is the chairman of Green Cross Veterinary Products Co., Ltd.. a leading animal health company in South Korea established since 1973. In his role, he is leading the international partnership and globalization initiatives.
Dr. Kim holds MBA from Harvard Business School and PhD from University of California, Berkeley. He was a professor and an associate dean of Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management. He received Official Commendation from Vice Prime Minister, Ministry of Economy and was an Advisory Board Member of Ministry of Finance and Economy, South Korea.
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