LANSING,
Mich., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced that the
Company has appointed James Walter
to the position of Vice President, Global Operations. In this role,
Mr. Walter will lead and manage Neogen's global manufacturing
and logistics functions.
Mr. Walter comes to Neogen after having spent most of his career
at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and its predecessors, most recently
as Executive Director of Manufacturing Excellence, focused on
driving improvement in the company's specialty generics business
and overall plant operations. Previously at Mallinckrodt, he
worked in various operations disciplines, helping to execute a wide
range of initiatives to drive operational improvement and
integration activities, as well as support growth initiatives. Mr.
Walter also spent several years in the clean energy industry as
Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering at Tinuum and
served as the Vice President of Operations at Catalent Pharma
Solutions, where he helped to stabilize and grow the company's oral
and specialty delivery operations worldwide.
"We are excited to welcome Jim to Neogen and add his wealth of
operational knowledge to our global leadership team," said
John Adent, Neogen's President and
CEO. "Jim brings a great deal of operations and supply chain
excellence experience to the company, which will be a significant
asset for us, particularly as we continue to integrate the former
3M Food Safety Division into our
business."
Mr. Walter graduated with honors from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in
mathematics and engineering, then served in the Navy as a nuclear engineer.
About Neogen
Neogen Corporation is committed to fueling a brighter future for
global food security through the advancement of human and animal
well-being. Harnessing the power of science and technology, Neogen
has developed comprehensive solutions spanning the Food Safety,
Livestock, and Pet Health & Wellness markets. A world leader in
these fields, Neogen has a presence in over 140 countries with a
dedicated network of scientists and technical experts focused on
delivering optimized products and technology for its customers.
Contact
Bill Waelke | Vice President, Investor Relations and
Treasury
IR@Neogen.com
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