At the end of this fiscal year, effective July 1, 2026, Jack Bendheim, chairman, CEO and president of Phibro Animal Health Corp., will take on a new managerial role as executive chairman, and Daniel (Dani) Bendheim will assume the role of CEO and president of Phibro. Jack Bendheim will continue to serve as the chairman of the board of directors of the company.
Jack Bendheim joined the company in 1969 serving in various management and executive roles. He has served as the company’s president since 1988 and was appointed CEO in March 2014. He has guided the company through significant global expansion, portfolio growth and operational transformation. Under his leadership, Phibro has become one of the leaders in the animal health industry and strengthened its position as a trusted partner in animal health and nutrition, serving livestock producers and customers throughout the world.
“As Phibro continues to evolve and expand, this is the right moment to transition leadership to guide the company’s next chapter,” said Jack Bendheim. “Dani brings deep knowledge of our business, strong operational discipline and a global perspective that aligns with the future of our industry. I have full confidence in his ability to lead Phibro forward while maintaining the values, relationships and commitment to animal health that have defined our company for decades.”
The company’s full executive leadership team will remain in place and the company’s board of directors has expressed its unanimous support for the transition and confidence in the leadership team’s ability to execute on the company’s growth strategy.
In his new role as executive chairman, Jack Bendheim will continue to provide strategic oversight, support Phibro’s long-term growth initiatives and work closely with the executive leadership team.
Dani Bendheim joined Phibro in 1997 and was appointed vice president of business development in 2001, president of performance products in 2004 and executive vice president, corporate strategy in March 2014. Most recently, he has served as chief transformation officer for the company’s Phibro Forward initiative – an enterprisewide program focused on driving efficiency, growth and cultural engagement that has played a key role in the company’s recent growth. Dani Bendheim assumes the role of CEO and president having extensive experience across Phibro’s global operations and a proven track record of leadership within the company. His appointment reflects Phibro’s disciplined succession planning and its commitment to continuity, innovation and growth.
“I am honored to take on this role and grateful for my father’s decades of leadership and guidance,” said Dani Bendheim. “Phibro is in the best position it has ever been, a customer-focused company with a strong foundation and commitment to innovation. I look forward to continuing to work with our global leadership team and our dedicated and committed employees worldwide, to advance our strategy, support our customers and build on the company’s momentum.”
