United Animal Health, a global animal nutrition and health company celebrating its 70th anniversary, has appointed Brian Barker as president and CEO, effective Oct. 5, 2026. Barker brings more than 25 years of agribusiness leadership experience, including executive roles at GDM North America, AgReliant Genetics, Corteva Agriscience and Dow AgroSciences.
SHERIDAN, Ind., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- United Animal Health is pleased to announce that Brian Barker has been appointed president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 5, 2026.
As president and CEO, Barker will lead United Animal Health's strategic direction, business operations and growth initiatives while advancing the company's mission of delivering innovative, science-based solutions that improve animal health and producer success.
Barker brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across global agribusiness, biotechnology, seed and crop protection markets. Throughout his career, he has led complex organizations, developed growth strategies, built high-performing teams and guided businesses through transformational change.
Most recently, Barker served as president of GDM North America, where he led integration and growth efforts following GDM's acquisition of AgReliant Genetics. Prior to that, he served as president and CEO of AgReliant Genetics, leading a business transformation that improved profitability, strengthened strategic partnerships, enhanced organizational culture and positioned the company for its next phase of growth. His previous leadership experience includes executive roles with Corteva Agriscience and Dow AgroSciences.
"After an extensive search process, the Board is excited to welcome Brian as United Animal Health's next Chief Executive Officer," said Ellen Crabb, chair of the board of directors. "Brian is a proven leader with a strong track record of driving growth, leading successful transformations, and developing exceptional teams. His agricultural expertise, customer focus, strategic mindset, and commitment to people make him uniquely qualified to lead United Animal Health into its next chapter. We are confident he will build on our strong foundation and help accelerate our vision for the future."
Barker's experience spans business operations, technology development, commercial leadership, international markets, mergers and acquisitions and organizational transformation.
"I am honored to join United Animal Health and have tremendous respect for the company's people, culture, and reputation for innovation," said Barker. "United Animal Health has built a strong business centered on serving producers and advancing animal agriculture through science and innovation. I look forward to working alongside employees, customers, and industry partners as we continue building on that success and creating value for the future."
Barker earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in business marketing from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. He has also completed executive leadership programs through Thunderbird School of Global Management and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
About United Animal Health
For 70 years, United Animal Health has been advancing animal agriculture through science, innovation and a commitment to producer success. Headquartered in Sheridan, Indiana, United Animal Health develops and delivers research-driven nutrition and health solutions that support animal performance, health and well-being. With a global presence and decades of industry expertise, United Animal Health partners with producers and industry leaders to help build a stronger, more sustainable future for animal agriculture.
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