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Our peopleIvica Cvetković – Product Manager for Ruminants
Ivica Cvetković works as a Product Manager for Ruminants in the Commercial department at De Heus Serbia. Since joining in October 2023, he has brought a hands-on approach to his role, combining office work with regular visits to farms and production facilities. Ivica’s connection to the farming world is clear, as he spends much of his time close to the animals and the people who care for them, making his work both personal and practical.
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Our peopleCarl IJzerman on compromise‑free feed quality
At De Heus, sustainability starts with the basics: feed quality. Only with safe and consistent feed animals stay healthy, perform reliably and contribute to safe food for people. Safe feed enables safe food and this is essential to make Nourishing Future Generations possible. This promise requires more than good intentions. It requires clear standards, repeatable processes and people who take responsibility every day. Meet Carl IJzerman, Group Manager Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA & QC) at De Heus. He tells about what compromise‑free quality looks like in practice.
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Our peopleWahyu Purwoko Utomo – Data Visualization Asst. Manager
For Wahyu Purwoko Utomo, Data Visualization Assistant Manager at De Heus Indonesia, data is more than numbers, it is a driver of better decisions and business impact. Over the past five years, Wahyu has built a meaningful career by combining curiosity, continuous learning, and collaboration.
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Our peopleDoan Quoc Viet (Donald) - Animal Health Manager at De Heus Vietnam
From observing pigs to building trusted teams, Donald’s work sits at the very start of the food chain. When asked what he does for a living, Doan Quoc Viet - known to many as Donald - keeps it refreshingly simple: “I keep the animals healthy, and I keep people safe.” Since joining De Heus in October 2024 as Animal Health Manager in Vietnam, that mindset has guided everything he does.
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Our peopleCedric Gnamba – Finance Manager (Ivory Coast)
Cedric works as a Finance Manager in the Finance department at De Heus Ivory Coast. Since joining in April 2021, he has become a key figure in managing the company’s financial health. With a practical mindset, he closely connects numbers to their real impact on the business and the people behind it.
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Our peopleSofia Namuyonga - Quality control officer (Uganda)
When Sofia Namuyonga joined De Heus Uganda a year ago, she quickly discovered something she didn’t expect how much impact one person can have on the final product. With a background in Science Technology and Biology, she brought vast technical expertise. However it’s her sharp eye and calm way of working that makes her stand out on the production floor. Her main goal is simple: making sure all products meet the highest quality standards before they reach our customers.
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Our peopleRoyal De Heus recognised as World-class Workplace for 2024-2025
We are pleased to announce that De Heus has been officially recognised as a World-class Workplace for 2024-2025. This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to fostering an environment of excellence and engagement for both current and future employees.
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Our peopleIbon Mujika Gonzalez - Lab Manager
When Ibon Mujika Gonzalez joined De Heus in early 2025 as Lab Manager at the Orkoien Laboratory in Spain, he brought with him an impressive scientific background. With a degree in Chemistry from the University of the Basque Country and hands-on experience across water quality, human food analysis and metallurgy, Ibon seamlessly transitioned into the world of animal nutrition — a field that was new to him, yet full of opportunity.
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Our peopleGert Kerkhofs – Team Leader Dairy Specialists Flanders (Belgium)
Although he did not grow up on a farm, Gert Kerkhofs developed a passion for the sector at an early age. “During my holidays I worked on a farm, and that really sparked my enthusiasm,” he says. After attending agricultural school in Bocholt, he moved to Geel to obtain his bachelor’s degree in dairy farming. He then started working on a dairy farm to gain practical experience. “After several years in the barn, I moved into advisory work and eventually joined De Heus. I’m now team leader for the dairy team in Flanders.”
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