Perstorp announces new manager

Katharina Haydn joins as product manager for gut health

Perstorp is proud to announce that Katharina Haydn has joined the Animal Nutrition team as product manager for gut health, with effect from August 1, 2023.

Haydn will focus on running strategic projects as a part of the company’s Gut Health Product Management team and report to Dr. Antonia Tacconi.

“I am delighted to welcome a new member to our dynamic product management team. This holds immense significance as it solidifies our ability to offer unparalleled support and expert guidance for future advancements. With the addition of Katharina, we are well-equipped to propel our endeavors towards providing exceptional assistance and shaping innovations that will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success with our ProPhorce and Gastrivix gut health portfolios,” commented Dr. Tacconi, global product manager for gut health.

Haydn is already an experienced product manager, with five years as a product manager for mineral feeds and combinations of feed additives in her previous role under her belt. Haydn graduated from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria in 2017.

"This is a very exciting opportunity for me. I have always seen Perstorp as a reliable and innovative company, that not only innovates in animal nutrition, but for example also in the field of sustainability. Now I get to use my knowledge and experience to help drive the gut health portfolio forward and together with this motivated team take it to new levels," commented Haydn.

The gut health segment is at the core of Perstorp’s strategic direction, and Haydn's role will be crucial for its success. As an expert and known innovator in the field of esterified organic acids for both gut health and preservation, Perstorp is developing a healthy innovation pipeline to meet the requirements of the future.