
In a move to enhance expansion in China, Cobb-Vantress has hired Gary Guo as general manager of a new joint venture company. The new venture - known as Hubei Tong Xing Cobb Breeding Company - is establishing farm and hatchery facilities in the city of Suizhou in Hubei province, west of Shanghai, in a $35 million project with the initial target of producing 5 million Cobb500 parents a year from early 2015.
Guo has more than 25 years of experience in the poultry industry with the Beijing Poultry Breeding Company (BPBC), which is a long-term partner with Cobb in the Chinese market.
"We are excited to have Gary join Cobb to lead our team in China," said Stan Reid, Cobb's vice president world sales, marketing and technical support. "Gary's experience and proven track record will complement our efforts as we expand in this region. He will be responsible for building the team, overseeing sales and production, and providing solutions to a growing China market."