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Rome, Italy – The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) is pleased to announce that its 38th General Assembly elected the new IFIF leadership team and Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term of office.
Delegates unanimously elected Constance Cullman, President & CEO of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), as IFIF Chair for 2026-2027. Ms. Cullman succeeds Mr. Ruud Tijssens, who led IFIF as Chair from 2022 to 2025.
In addition, the General Assembly unanimously elected Roberto Betancourt, President of the Brazilian Feed Industry Association (Sindirações), as IFIF’s first Vice-Chair, following the adoption of the revised Articles of Association.
The General Assembly unanimously confirmed Dr. Reinder Sijtsma, Director Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, Nutreco (Netherlands), as IFIF Treasurer for 2026-2027.
Accepting her election, Ms. Cullman thanked IFIF members for their trust: “I deeply appreciate the honor to serve as Chair of IFIF and the trust members have placed in me at this pivotal time. IFIF is a remarkable organization that unites diverse voices across the global feed and animal food sector to tackle shared challenges and deliver safe, affordable, and nutritious food for animals – and ultimately for people.”
Roberto Betancourt added, “it is truly an honor to be elected Vice-Chair of IFIF, and I thank all IFIF members for their trust. I greatly admire this organization and its role in representing our industry globally – from Brazil and Latin America to every region of the world”
Alexandra de Athayde, IFIF Executive Director, congratulated the new Team and recognized outgoing Chair Ruud Tijssens, under whose tenure IFIF experienced growth in strategic projects and deepened engagement with global stakeholders.
