Kemin Industries appointed Leo Xie-Lei as president of Kemin AquaScience™, the company’s global business unit that serves the aquaculture industry. Xie-Lei is succeeding Kemin AquaScience’s™ first president, KP Philip, who will continue to lead strategic projects for Kemin Industries.

Xie-Lei joined Kemin as chief commercial officer for Kemin AquaScience™ in late 2018. He also served as regional director for China, building the Kemin AquaScience™ business there from the ground up.

“Leo joined Kemin AquaScience™ when it was just beginning, and he has been an asset and a leader in the business since day one,” said Chris Nelson, president and CEO at Kemin. “KP has built a strong foundation for our newest global business unit, and I’m excited to see Leo continue to advance Kemin in the aquaculture industry,” Nelson added.

Xie-Lei has spent the last decade in leadership positions in the nutrition and food industry. Prior to joining Kemin, he served as president of Asia Pacific for Royal DSM NV’s Food Specialty Business Group. He also held several senior positions with DSM in the Asia Pacific region, Europe and China.

“Being part of the Kemin AquaScience™ team since its launch has been a tremendous experience, and I look forward to continuing our strong momentum as we expand our product portfolio and global reach,” said Xie-Lei.