People: Kemin welcomes new petfood marketing director

Thanos Souroutzidis is the new marketing director for the company’s petfood ingredient division. Souroutzidis will be responsible for implementing strategic marketing initiatives worldwide. He will also work with the division’s product managers, commercial team and research staff to develop new products and technologies.

Souroutzidis joins Kemin with more than 20 years of experience in marketing and brand management. Prior to Kemin, Souroutzidis worked for Procter & Gamble (P&G) as associate marketing director for the company’s pet care division. At P&G, he also held the title of senior and global brand manager, as well as senior and principal scientist where he authored 13 patents.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, a Master of Science and Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Thessaloniki in Greece.