A new actor for Hamlet

Hamlet Protein, which produces ingredients for aquaculture and farm animal feeds, has hired additive industry executive Simon Martyn as its commercial director.

Denmark-headquartered Hamlet, which has production plants in Denmark and the United States, said Martyn was appointed to further drive the company’s ambitious growth agenda.

The Briton is a graduate of Bicton College of Agriculture and comes with a strong international background and management experience in global companies like Nutriad and Adisseo.

He takes over from Jan Kamphof, who recently joined Schothorst Feed Research as its new director.

Deep knowledge

“Producers around the world are constantly seeking ways to optimise the performance of their animals in the most efficient manner. Hamlet Protein plays an important role in this process. I am excited about the opportunity of joining a company that offers consistent quality and performance to its customers. I will do my very best to support the team in realising their strategic goals,” said Martyn in a press release.

Hamlet Protein chief executive Erik Visser said: “I am happy that Simon is taking on the commercial director role in our company. Given his deep industry experience, he’ll bring business continuity, hands-on market knowledge, and a strong track record of collaboration with distributors and key accounts.

“He is in a clear position to accelerate the momentum that we have achieved at Hamlet Protein in delivering best-in-class solutions for young animal nutrition.”

Hamlet Protein produces soy-based protein ingredients and fibre specialties for young animals in the swine, poultry, ruminant, and aquaculture sectors.