Michael Shields

Michael Shields

Mike is the Chief Technical Officer at Connolly’s RED MILLS and a member of the Senior Management Team.  He oversees product formulations, technical support, research and innovation, regulatory affairs, quality management and commercial relationships across all parts of the group.  He is also involved in developing and executing the business strategy and optimising group performance.  With over 35 years of experience in the global feed industry, he has lived and worked in the UK, Australia and Central America, and has travelled extensively throughout the world, pursuing animal performance advances and the deployment of animal health and nutrition technology.

Mike is a member of the Feed Committee of the Irish Grain & Feed Association and a member of the British Equestrian Trade Association NOPS Sub-Committee.

B.Agr.Sc., MBA
Area of expertise: Chief Technical Officer
Market: Global
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“I have known Connolly’s RED MILLS since 1990 and have always seen them as real innovators and leaders in an industry that can sometimes be static and resistant to change. The culture of innovation and constant efforts to raise standards makes it a very exciting place to work. With the fifth generation of the Connolly family taking over the management of the business, there is a great sense of continuing the 115-year-old Connolly tradition, yet pushing forward with science-based discoveries that improve animal health and performance.”