Consulting Services from Cargill Animal Nutrition is composed of outstanding consultants with decades of experience in the business of maximizing animal performance.

Franco Sarti, Regional Director, Europe

Franco Sarti joined Cargill Animal Nutrition’s Italy office in 1994 as General Manager. Prior to that Franco represented the Purina brand for 12 years and helped build automated feed plants and improve automation systems. Franco has a background in engineering and graduated from MIT in Boston with a degree in physics and telecommunication. Franco’s native language is Italian and he is fluent in English, French and Spanish. Franco resides in Milan, Italy.

Jeff Dykstra, Regional Director, Europe

Jeff Dykstra has 30 years of experience with Cargill in four different countries. Most recently Jeff was Production Operations Manager of the Switzerland business. Jeff is experienced in the startup and building of feed plants, as well as new system rollouts and training.  In Jeff’s new role as Consulting Services Regional Director, Europe, he will focus on Russia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Jeff’s native language is English and he speaks German and Dutch. Jeff resides in Switzerland.

Stefan Langer, Nutrition Consultant

Stefan Langer joined Cargill in 2002 when the company acquired Agribrands Philippines, where he was Director of Research/Technology.  Prior to joining Cargill, Stefan served as research/technology manager and director for Agribrands in Europe and the Philippines.  His experienced is in formulation and product design for swine, dairy, poultry and aquaculture.  Stefan has a doctorate degree in Nutritional Physiology – Amino Acid Interactions in Pigs from the University of Aberdeen/Rowett Institute, Aberdeen, U.K. Stefan’s native language is Germnan and speaks English, French and Russian. Stefan resides in Switzerland.