WHAT HAPPENED: The International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) this week announced the appointment of Andy Vance as Executive Director of both organizations, succeeding Ryan Bennett who recently left the organizations.
WHY IT MATTERS: IPWA is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science-based poultry welfare through education, collaboration, and practical tools that support continuous improvement across the poultry sector. US-RSPE is a multi-stakeholder organization committed to advancing sustainability in the U.S. poultry and egg value chain through collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
WHO IS ANDY VANCE: A Certified Association Executive (CAE), he served as Executive Director of the Poultry Science Association, where he led strategic growth initiatives, strengthened member engagement, and advanced the organization’s global scientific mission. His experience spans association management, advocacy, media, governance, and organizational transformation.
NCC’s TAKE: NCC is a founding member of IPWA and US-RSPE and NCC’s Tom Super and Ashley Peterson serve on various committees of both organizations. “We have worked with Andy for a long time in his various roles and look forward to continuing our relationship in his new position, while helping to advance the mission of the organizations,” said NCC spokesperson Tom Super.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: “Andy brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, industry understanding, and member-focused experience,” said Lankford Ruffin Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Poultry & Egg Sustainability and Welfare Foundation, which oversees both IPWA and US-RSPE. “His background positions both organizations well as we continue building momentum around welfare, sustainability, and meaningful collaboration across the poultry value chain.”
Andy Vance. Source: IPWA / US-RSPE
