José Manuel Correia de Simas, Ph.D., is Executive Vice President, U.S. Farm Animal. A pioneer of Elanco’s Knowledge Solution business, Dr. Simas brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in commercial, marketing, R&D and regulatory roles.

Prior to his current role, Simas served as President of Trouw Nutrition USA, where he led the company’s strategic change agenda to improve business quality and manufacturing productivity, while building key capabilities in marketing, innovation, manufacturing and commercial excellence. Dr. Simas originally joined Elanco in 2000 as Product Manager for Rumensin. Throughout his career, Dr. Simas has served in key roles within Elanco’s business, including Senior Director of Latin America and Global Aquaculture, Senior Director U.S. Beef Business and Area Director for Central, Eastern Europe, North Africa and Middle East.

Simas received a bachelor’s from the Federal University of Lavras in Brazil. He also holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in Animal Nutrition and Physiology from the University of Arizona as well as a post doctorate from the University of São Paulo, Brazil.