Along with Osborne’s customer-centric focus, Mr Faúndez will assist in the development and distribution of Osborne’s swine management equipment and 'Single Source Swine Solutions' turn-key services in Central and South America.

Claudio Faúndez

Mr Faúndez joined Osborne in 2001 as a Product Manager for some of the company’s most notable hog production products like the Big Wheel® Hog Feeders and Stanfield® Heat Pads for baby pigs. After 10 years as Product Manager, and following changes in company structure, Mr Faúndez joined the sales staff as a support agent for Osborne’s international sales activities. He has been a member of the Osborne sales staff for the past two years.

Originally from Concepción, Chile, Mr Faúndez holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Administration from the University of Concepción. He has experience in sales, marketing and advertising, in many different industries.

Tom Kober, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Osborne Industries, said: “We are excited to have Claudio lead our team in Central and South America. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of Osborne’s swine production equipment, which will help develop solutions which meet the challenges faced by producers in Latin America.

“Additionally, Claudio’s expertise with Osborne’s automated swine management equipment, like the FIRE® pig performance testing system and TEAM® electronic sow feeding (ESF) system will provide competitive advantages to our customers in those areas.”