E. Michael Fortress II has been appointed chief operations and monetary officer at Alltech.
Fortress has been with Alltech for 19 years, most lately serving as chief working officer and CEO of the Alltech Feed Division. He has deep expertise within the enterprise globally, having additionally served as chief administrative and authorized officer, amongst different roles.
Fortress started his profession at Alltech as an engineering intern. He went on to earn a Juris Physician from Washington College St. Louis College of Regulation after which returned to Alltech.
“Having labored with Alltech for nearly 20 years, Mike has Alltech DNA by means of and thru. He labored carefully with our management staff and my father on lots of an important offers in our historical past. Because the passing of Dr. Pearse Lyons in 2018, Mike and I’ve labored hand in glove to guide the enterprise,” stated Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “In all his endeavors, Mike has demonstrated unparalleled dedication, exemplary management and a ardour for excellence. He is a useful asset to Alltech – and a trusted good friend and colleague to me. There isn’t a one higher ready — and nobody I’d slightly work alongside — to guide Alltech into the longer term.”
Fortress is supported in management of Alltech’s monetary technique by:
- Could Xu, deputy chief monetary officer, audit and reporting
- Flora Djojo, chief tax officer
- AnaLucia Medrano, who has been promoted to director of economic planning and evaluation. Medrano most lately served as finance director of Alltech Crop Science.
- Hemant Gandhi, vp of finance, international treasury
- Alric Blake, former CFO and CEO of Alltech, who served as interim CFO over 2023 Q3-This fall, will stay a senior adviser to the enterprise.
“Alltech has an thrilling future constructed on its sturdy basis of serving to farmers, ranchers and producers nourish the world and nurture the planet,” stated Fortress. “I’m happy to proceed working alongside Dr. Mark Lyons to assist Alltech capitalize on alternatives to offer options that enhance the well being of animals and the soil, maximize the worth of feed, improve on-farm effectivity and assist decrease environmental impression.”
