Aviagen® welcomes Antonin Bonneau as its new President of Asia, effective April 11, 2026. His appointment supports Aviagen’s continued growth in the region and reflects the company’s focus on providing responsive, local support to customers across Asia.In his new role, Antonin will lead Aviagen’s activities across Asia, working with regional teams and customers while drawing on the company’s global experience and expertise.
Leadership aligned with long-term direction
“Antonin brings a strong combination of strategic insight and practical experience,” said Aviagen CEO Jan Henriksen. “His understanding of Asia’s poultry markets and production realities positions him well to lead our business in the region. I am confident that his vision and commitment to sustainable growth will support our customers and help guide our future in Asia.”Antonin highlighted the importance of collaboration with teams and customers across the region. “Asia brings many different poultry production models and expectations,” he said. “I look forward to working with our teams and customers to support their goals and continue breeding success together.”
Proven leadership with deep regional experience
Antonin brings more than 24 years of international leadership experience across Asia, with a strong understanding of diverse poultry markets and customer needs. Known for his entrepreneurial approach, he has driven business growth through strategic planning, practical execution, and the leadership of cross-functional teams in multicultural environments.He joins Aviagen from Ceva Animal Health, where he spent 13 years in senior leadership roles, including Country Manager for Vietnam, Cambodia, and China, followed by Asia-Pacific Vice-President.Antonin holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Agribusiness.
Supporting a diverse and dynamic region
Across Asia, poultry production and consumption vary widely, shaped by local markets, climates, and customer priorities. Aviagen’s multi-brand approach — with Arbor Acres® , Indian River® and Ross® lines of premier breeding stock — is designed to reflect this diversity, helping customers select solutions suited to their markets.
Antonin will deepen the focus on supporting customers with breeding strategies that align with their day-to-day production needs and long-term objectives, while promoting strong animal welfare outcomes alongside performance. By linking global research closely with regional teams and farm-level application, and by strengthening regional supply networks, Aviagen aims to help customers build resilient poultry production operations that contribute to food security and shared success across the region.
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