SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – April 2025 – Elanco Animal Health today announced strategic leadership appointments to spearhead growth and innovation in the Pacific Rim region. These key changes underscore Elanco's commitment to delivering enhanced value to customers and partners in this critical market.
Hendrik Van der Walt Appointed International Ruminants and Sustainability Leader
Hendrik Van der Walt, previously General Manager for ANZ, has been appointed to the newly created role of International Ruminants and Sustainability Leader, effective April 15th. In this global role, Hendrik will leverage his deep ANZ market expertise to drive Elanco’s Ruminant business strategy and sustainability initiatives across key international markets. Based in Australia, his focus will be on fostering collaboration and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Lance Williams Joins Elanco as Vice President - Pacific Rim
Lance Williams has been appointed as Vice President - Pacific Rim, joining Elanco from Zoetis where he was Senior VP ANZ. With extensive experience and a proven track record in the animal health industry, Lance brings strong expertise and industry relationships to Elanco. He will be responsible for leading operations in the Pacific Rim, strengthening partnerships and ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions to meet evolving customer needs.
Strategic Focus on Customer Value and Innovation
These leadership enhancements reflect Elanco’s strategic focus on customer-centricity, innovation, and sustainability. The appointments of Hendrik Van der Walt and Lance Williams are expected to deepen customer relationships, accelerate innovation and advance our commitments to sustainability.
“These new appointments within our International Commercial Leadership Teams mark an exciting chapter for Elanco in the Pacific Rim,” said Ramiro Cabral, EVP International, and Larbi Van Lier, VP International Farm Animal, in a joint statement. “Hendrik’s proven leadership and deep understanding of the ANZ market make him ideally suited to drive our international ruminants and sustainability agenda. We are equally thrilled to welcome Lance Williams to Elanco. His extensive experience and success in the animal health industry, particularly in the ANZ region, will be invaluable as we focus on unlocking market opportunities and delivering innovative solutions to our customers in the Pacific Rim.”
About Elanco Animal Health
Elanco Animal Health is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. We are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ Sustainability Pledges – to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com/en-au/
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