Agri Aware's Dr Vanessa Woods takes up new role with Devenish

Dr Vanessa Woods has been appointed as director of communications with agri technology company Devenish — Beyond Nutrition.

US-headquartered, Devenish provides tailored nutritional solutions and specialist advice to Ireland’s pig, poultry, ruminant and pet sectors. The company has an office in Belfast, with key personnel operating throughout the island.

Dr Woods is leaving her role as CEO of Agri Aware, which she has held for the past five years, being the longest serving and first female CEO. Agri Aware is an agri-food educational body, a charitable trust funded by the Irish farming and agri-food industry.