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AB Vista feed ingredients hires business manager in Asia

AB Vista hired Dr. Eric Tan as business manager for the company's animal feed ingredients southeast Asia. Dr. Tan hold a degree in veterinary medicine.

January 10, 2012

AB Vista hired Dr. Eric Tan as business manager for the company's animal feed ingredients southeast Asia.

Dr. Tan hold a degree in veterinary medicine. After graduating from veterinary school, Tan worked for Cargill Feed Malaysia and later joined NutriAid as a country manager for Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

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