Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Appoints Randolph Legg to Lead U.S. Commercial Business

DULUTH, Ga. (April 27, 2020) – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health announced today the appointment of Randolph Legg as the new Head of U.S. Commercial Business.

Legg moved into the role just as the COVID-19 pandemic altered the rhythms of everyday life for all, including veterinarians, livestock producers and others who focus on animal health.

“Taking on such a key role amid an unfolding health crisis is not something I ever anticipated,” he said. “My colleagues continue to impress me with their passion for enhancing the well-being of animals and the people who care for them.”

The scope of the pandemic came into sharper focus just as Legg settled into his new role. It quickly became the lens through which he views the business. Boehringer Ingelheim has implemented work-from-home guidelines for hundreds of field employees nationwide, and Legg has worked to help ensure reliable commercial availability of the company’s products.

Legg also has overseen the expansion of PetPro Connect™, a digital platform that helps keep animals and their caregivers healthy by linking veterinarians and pet owners through telemedicine and other features. Boehringer Ingelheim made PetPro Connect™ available at no cost to pet veterinarians around the U.S in mid-March in response to the effect of social distancing on clinic visits.

“From conducting virtual visits with veterinarians and livestock producers to working around the clock to help veterinarians deliver telemedicine with PetPro Connect™, our employees have impressed me with their agility and focus on helping customers,” he said.

Legg will lead commercial strategy and execution for teams that help protect and treat pets, horses and livestock in the U.S., the company’s largest animal health market.

“Randolph knows that the lives of people and animals are connected in deep and complex ways, and that when animals are healthier, people are, too,” said Everett Hoekstra, President of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. “We’re fortunate to have a leader who has such a deep understanding of our commitment to nurturing the connection that people and animals share.”

Legg most recently served as the Head of U.S. Pet Vet Business at Boehringer Ingelheim. He has held various sales and commercial operations positions in the company’s Human Pharmaceutical division during 25 years with the company.

“We know that the bond between pets and their owners can bring lifelong health benefits to both,” Legg said. “We also know that farmers count on us to support them in raising and caring for animals in a healthy, sustainable and financially viable way, and that consumers want to be confident about the food they eat.

“I look forward to leading a commercial organization dedicated to serving pets and livestock and the people who care for them,” Legg said.

About Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

Boehringer Ingelheim is the second largest animal health business in the world, with net sales of $4.5 billion (4 billion euros) in 2019 and presence in more than 150 markets.

As the lives of animals and humans are intertwined, our 10,000 global employees are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of both – through science and innovation, as well as with their commitment and passion. Respect for animals, people and the environment is at the heart of what we do. We develop medicines, services and innovative digital technologies to protect animals from disease and pain. We support our customers in taking care of the health of their animals and protect our communities against life- and society- threatening diseases.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Business has a significant presence in the United States, with more than 3,100 employees in places that include Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey and Puerto Rico. To learn more, visit www.boehringer-ingelheim.us, www.facebook.com/BoehringerAHUS or www.twitter.com/Boehringer_AH.

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Making new and better medicines for humans and animals is at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to create breakthrough therapies that change lives. Since its founding in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim has been independent and family-owned. We have the freedom to pursue our long-term vision, looking ahead to identify the health challenges of the future and targeting those areas of need where we can do the most good.

As a world-leading, research-driven pharmaceutical company, more than 51,000 employees create value through innovation daily for our three business areas: Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. In 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of around $21.3 billion (19 billion euros). Our significant investment of over $3.9 billion (3.5 billion euros) in R&D drives innovation, enabling the next generation of medicines that save lives and improve quality of life.

We realize more scientific opportunities by embracing the power of partnership and diversity of experts across the life-science community. By working together, we accelerate the delivery of the next medical breakthrough that will transform the lives of patients now, and in generations to come.

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