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Jefo Appoints Eric Stejskal as Vice President, Operations
Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, October 20, 2026— Jefo Nutrition Inc., a global leader in the field of high-precision non-medicated nutritional solutions for farm animals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Stejskal as Vice President, Operations, effective October 6, 2026.
In this newly created role, Eric will oversee Jefo's global operations and help guide the company's next stage of development by enhancing manufacturing performance, operational efficiency and leadership across its international network.
Throughout his career, Eric has led large-scale organizations across the agri-food, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. With extensive experience managing hundreds of employees, complex operations and multidisciplinary teams, he has built a strong reputation for effective leadership and the successful execution of strategic initiatives. He will play a key role in executing Jefo's strategic objectives and ensuring the company's operational infrastructure keeps pace with its increasing international footprint.
"As the Jefo Group continues to evolve and more projects take shape, it was important for us to bring external expertise to support our ambitions," said Jean-François Fontaine, Vice-President, Jefo Group. "Eric's arrival is fully aligned with that mindset, and I am confident he will bring tremendous value to our organization. By enhancing the efficiency and scalability of our operations, Eric will help ensure our customers worldwide continue to receive the innovative products, technical support and dependable supply chain they rely on to achieve their goals."
Eric’s appointment forms part of Jefo's broader initiative to reinforce its operational foundation and sustain the company's long-term development, including its $256.4 million expansion and innovation project. These investments will help meet increasing market demand for nutritional solutions that support animal health, reduce reliance on antibiotics and contribute to addressing antimicrobial resistance.
"I am honored to join Jefo at such an exciting time in the company's journey," said Eric Stejskal. "Jefo has built a strong reputation for innovation, quality and customer commitment in markets around the world. I look forward to collaborating with Jefo's talented teams to optimize our processes, enhance performance across the organization and contribute to the success of producers around the world."
This appointment underscores Jefo's commitment to building a stronger, more agile organization and further advancing precision intestinal nutrition as a sustainable pathway for modern animal production.