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SalesCésar Novais - Ruminants Product Manager
César Novais is the Ruminants Product Manager for the Portuguese market at De Heus. In his work developing the ruminants category, he feels it is important to keep close to customers – no problem for César who enjoys meeting new people - and share experiences with colleagues worldwide.
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SalesAugust Lingnau: Regional Sales Manager and National Dairy Product Manager
“I’ve always felt at home in the outdoors,” says August Lingnau, Regional Sales Manager for KwaZulu-Natal and National Dairy Product Manager at De Heus South Africa. Growing up in Phalaborwa, a small town in South Africa’s Limpopo province, he developed a deep appreciation for the land and the role of agriculture. This passion led him to pursue a BSc in Animal Science at the University of Pretoria, followed by a Master’s degree in Ruminant Nutrition at Stellenbosch University. Collaborating with the Outeniqua Research Farm, he worked under industry experts like Professors Robin Meeske and Christiaan Cruywagen. “Their passion for dairy nutrition was contagious, and it pushed me to explore the field in greater depth,” August says.
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SalesPhilippe Mbundu – Export Manager Africa at Koudijs
Under the Koudijs brand, De Heus exports feed specialties, concentrates and premixes to more than 75 countries around the world. Koudijs employees are adventurous and enjoy discovering new markets. No challenge is too big. "We are active in many regions and do business with people from all kinds of cultures," says Philippe. “Being able to make a real impact in emerging markets is what drives me."
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SalesKarolina Łubian: sales specialist
Meet Karolina Łubian, a passionate and creative sales specialist working in the equestrian industry. With a deep love for horses since her early childhood, Karolina's journey has led her to become a dedicated feeding specialist. Join us as we delve into her background, job role, and the projects she takes immense pride in.
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SalesFernando Fonseca - Poultry Specialist
With a degree in zootechnical engineering and a creative and innovative nature, Fernando Fonseca applies his IT knowledge to his work, developing creative solutions to the challenges he encounters on the farms he visits. "I enjoy creating tools and apps that make everyday tasks easier for farmers. Sharing these innovations with my colleagues at De Heus and applying them for the benefit of our clients is incredibly rewarding," he adds.
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SalesPaweł Maturski - senior cattle specialist
Paweł graduated from zootechnical studies. He specialised in animal nutrition and dietetics at the University of Agriculture in Krakow. “I joined the De Heus team in 2014 and I am currently a senior cattle specialist. I advise on nutrition but I am also a member of the Polish robotic group. Their main task is to acquire and transfer knowledge about milking robots to the working group dealing with customised premixes for individual farms.”
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SalesRafał Blachowski - senior distribution specialist
Choosing to work at De Heus was not accidental. In 2009, Rafał graduated in commodity science from the Faculty of Animal Bioengineering at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. His first job was working as a sales representative. In 2014, whilst browsing through job advertisements, he came across a vacancy for a distribution specialist at De Heus. Having graduated in agricultural studies, he was familiar with animal nutrition. Furthermore, he had already heard a lot of good things about De Heus. Many of his college colleagues worked at De Heus and praised the conditions and opportunities there. Rafał applied without hesitation and was invited to an interview at the company's headquarters. In 2015, he officially joined the De Heus team.
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SalesMarcino Pereira Júnior - Technical Services Manager - Swine
Marcino Pereira believes that aligning his responsibilities with the desire to see the entire De Heus team grow, and seeking to understand the aspirations of each member of his team is the way in which he can contribute to the development of all. "For me, the growth of each individual is the growth of the whole team. It’s very satisfying to be able to look back and see how much I was able to grow with De Heus," he says.
