Biotech firm Novozymes appoints new general manager

Human gut health research firm appoints leading scientist to head up its Irish site at the Airport Business Park, Cork

Dr Alison Winger, newly appointed general manager of Cork-based Novozymes Ireland, based at the Airport Business Park, Cork. Photo: Clare Keogh

Biotechnology company Novozymes Ireland has appointed gut health expert Dr Alison Winger as general manager of its growing Irish operation at the Airport Business Park, Cork.

The Novozymes group also includes PrecisionBiotics, which also harnesses nature's friendly bacteria to enhance gut health. Headquartered in Bagsværd, outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, Novozymes specialises in the research, development and production of industrial enzymes, microorganisms and biopharmaceutical ingredients.