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Women Leaders in Animal Health Industry Recognized with 6th Annual Feather in Her CapSM AwardsMore than 250 attended the sixth annual Feather in Her Cap Award celebration on January 16, 2023, recognizing women leaders in the animal health industry for their significant contributions. Two awards were given this year, the Feather in Her Cap Award and the High Flyer Award. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117006162/en/ 
The 2023 Feather in Her Cap Award was given to Dr. Véronique Kodjo, a leader in global manufacturing, supply chain and quality in the animal health industry. Dr. Kodjo is Executive Vice President, Head of Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Quality at Ceva Santé Animale. (Photo: Business Wire) The 2023 Feather in Her Cap Award was given to Dr. Véronique Kodjo, a leader in global manufacturing, supply chain and quality in the animal health industry. The 2023 High Flyer Award was given to Saba Belay, a leader in data analytics. Dr. Kodjo is Executive Vice President, Head of Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Quality at Ceva Santé Animale. She has led international teams in areas ranging from marketing, R&D and quality to her current specialization in manufacturing. Dr. Kodjo became the global head of manufacturing for two of the top animal health companies, overseeing 19 manufacturing sites in 10 countries as well as the supply chain for a global multi-billion-dollar usiness. She optimized manufacturing capabilities, with significant facility upgrades, including construction of a 200€ million manufacturing facility. Dr. Kodjo holds a DVM from École Nationale Vétérinaire de Lyon. In addition to her business leadership, Dr. Kodjo has been an inspiring role model and mentor for many in the industry, promoting women in manufacturing, supply chain, and site direction. The 2023 High Flyer Award was given to Saba Belay, Head of Commercial Data Science and Analytics Engineering at Zoetis. She leads a cross-functional team developing tools that leverage advanced analytics to drive sales and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of digital marketing initiatives, field force, and inside sales representatives. Ms. Belay holds MS degrees from Rutgers University and the University of Arkansas. She received the first ever High Flyer award. Ms. Belay runs a mentorship program in Ethiopia for underprivileged women with strong math and science aptitude to support their education, personally providing full financial support and housing for participants. About The Feather in Her Cap Award The award was established in 2017 to honor women who have made outstanding contributions in animal health through scientific, industrial, or commercial excellence and by demonstrating commitment to mentoring women. In addition to Véronique Kodjo, the award winner, nominees included:
About The High Flyer Award The award was established in 2022 to honor a mid-career professional woman with 4-10 years in the animal health industry who has achieved at least one major accomplishment and demonstrates a working relationship with a mentor in the industry. In addition to Saba Belay, the award winner, nominees included:
About The World Poultry Foundation The animal-related charity selected by the Feather in Her Cap winner for a $5000 donation was the World Poultry Foundation. The World Poultry Foundation's mission is to be a catalyst for improving lives globally through the sustainable production of poultry by empowering farmers in developing regions to increase their income, develop resilience to economic shocks, consume a healthier diet, and increase engagement throughout their communities. About Feather in Her Cap Association, Inc. Feather in Her Cap? Association, Inc. is a New York non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. For information please visit www.featherinhercap.org.
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