Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life with its products & services, appoints Leo Xie-Lei as President of Kemin AquaScience - its global business unit that serves the aquaculture industry with sustainable solutions as it shifts from wild-catch to farmed fish & shrimp. Leo succeeds the first president of Kemin AquaScience, KP Philip, who continues to lead strategic projects for Kemin Industries.

Kemin AquaScience is a market leader with an established safety record & the regulatory approvals necessary to provide quality products to aqua feed & feed ingredient customers Having developed solutions for the animal production industry since 1961, it is now ready to turn its focus on research & innovation in aquaculture industry. And, provide dedicated resources to help customers better manage their challenges & achieve profitable production.

Having completed his bachelor’s degree from Shanghai University & his M.B.A from RSM Erasmus University,

I look forward to continuing our strong momentum as we expand our product portfolio and global reach

Netherlands, Xie-Lei spent the last decade in leadership positions in the nutrition & food industry. Prior to joining Kemin, he served as President of Asia Pacific for Royal DSM NV's Food Specialty Business Group. He has also held several senior positions with DSM in the Asia Pacific region, Europe and China.

Joining Kemin in the late 2018 as its Chief Commercial Officer, Leo has also served as its regional director for China, building the Kemin AquaScience business there from the ground up.

Commenting on Leo’s appointment, Dr. Chris Nelson, President & CEO, Kemin, avers, “Leo joined Kemin AquaScience when it was just beginning, and he has been an asset and a leader in the business since day one.” He adds to it, “KP has built a strong foundation for our newest global business unit, and I'm excited to see Leo continue to advance Kemin in the aquaculture industry.”

“Being part of the Kemin AquaScience team since its launch has been a tremendous experience, and I look forward to continuing our strong momentum as we expand our product portfolio and global reach,” concludes Leo Xie-Lei, President, Kemin AquaScience.