Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Appoints Jean Claude Chevez to Lead U.S. Swine and Poultry Business

Mar 27, 2023

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. announced today the appointment of Jean Claude Chevez, DVM as the new Executive Director of the U.S. Swine and Poultry Businesses.

“Health is always top-of-mind for livestock producers, and I am excited to lead the U.S. Swine and Poultry Businesses as we work to deliver innovative animal health solutions to our customers,” said Jean Claude Chevez, Executive Director of the U.S. Swine and Poultry Businesses at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.

Chevez is a 20-year veteran of Boehringer Ingelheim. He has served as Associate Director of the Animal Health Business for Central America and the Caribbean, leading the Pets and Livestock Businesses, since 2020. Previously, he led the company’s Swine and Avian Businesses in Mexico and has held several technical roles across livestock species. Chevez earned his degree in veterinary medicine from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and worked as a production manager in both the swine and poultry industries prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim.

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