IQI continues growth with new sales manager

February 05 2025 - News

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients anticipates further growth with the appointment of Anna Macht as its new North American Sales Manager. Having joined the company on January 13, Anna looks forward to bringing the goals and needs of IQI’s customers to life, collaborating closely with her colleagues and other passionate individuals in the pet food industry. Her appointment marks yet another milestone in IQI’s accelerating presence in the global pet food market. 

With over 17 years of experience at numerous companies in the Canadian pet food industry, Anna brings an impressive amount of knowledge of animal nutrition and well-being to the IQI sales team. With her past experience as an account and sales manager, understanding challenges and providing solutions for pet food brands and manufacturers has become second nature to her. Anna has often personally provided tailored advice and support to brands navigating canine and feline health and wellness issues.  

Passion for animals

“Ever since I was young, I have had a passion for animals – which led me to pursue a career in the pet industry,” says Anna when asked about her background. “Having pretty much grown up in the pet food industry, I find it incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact that quality pet food ingredients have on the health and well-being of cats and dogs, as well as pet parents. At IQI, I hope to further increase my knowledge on pet health and interact with other influential members of the pet food industry.”
 

Impressive industry experience

“In Anna, we have an expert joining IQI who brings an in-depth knowledge of pet nutrition and a strong network,” says Arjan van Waes, IQI’s global sales director. “Her 17-plus years of industry experience and energetic approach perfectly align with our commitment to providing excellent service to our customers. With Anna on board, we’re more equipped than ever to support our customers’ needs and deliver innovative solutions to the pet nutrition industry. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!”
 

Part of a skilled team

Anna is thrilled to have joined IQI. “From day one, it was clear to me that I’m part of a team of skilled professionals. My technical sales role will enable me to blend the science behind pet food manufacturing with the human relationships that make this industry so special. I look forward to bringing the goals and needs of our customers to life, and working with other passionate individuals in a new area of the industry.” 

Valuable technical expertise

“Anna’s appointment illustrates IQI’s dedication to providing valuable technical expertise and pet food industry experience in the North American market,” says Chris Schneider, IQI’s North American Sales Director. “With Anna joining the North American sales team, we look forward to continuing to grow our presence by offering unique and novel solutions to our current and prospective pet food customers.” 

Developing innovative concepts

With OSI as the new owner of IQI, numerous synergies are possible for mutual collaboration to introduce new products, innovative concepts, and process capabilities to elevate the offerings of our customers in the pet industry to the next level. Thanks to OSI’s vertically integrated supply chain of beef, poultry, pork, tomato and potato products, IQI can access numerous internal sources and forms of raw materials – becoming part of a network of over 50 OSI production sites in 20 countries, with hundreds of suppliers and customers.   

Let’s get in touch

Thanks to OSI’s industry-leading quality standards, pet food producers like you can be guaranteed the same high standards for IQI ingredients, as well as high standards in terms of sustainability and animal welfare. We would be happy to connect and further introduce ourselves or welcome you at one of our facilities to explore what these opportunities can offer you as a pet food producer and how we can assist you in achieving your ambitions. If you are interested in talking to Anna about these or other related topics, please do not hesitate to get in touch.