Elanco Animal Health Appoints Jamie Preston as Chief People Officer
PR Newswire•22/10/2026•06:53 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Jamie Preston named Elanco EVP and Chief People Officer, effective November 3
- ➤Dave Kinard plans to retire at year-end after leading Elanco’s HR transition
- ➤Preston brings 23 years of Eli Lilly enterprise experience to Elanco
- ➤Elanco says employee engagement is highest since its IPO
Expert Statements
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
“Jamie is a visionary, dynamic leader with the speed and agility that defines Elanco. She has deep global experience across every facet of human resources, from organizational design and talent development to workforce innovation and digital transformation”
Jamie Preston, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Elanco
“Elanco's purpose - food and companionship enriching lives - deeply resonates with me”
Jamie Preston, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Elanco
“I am excited to partner with our global teams to champion our people, advance workforce innovation and cultivate a culture where our talent thrives as we deliver for veterinarians, pet owners, farmers and the animals in their care.”
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
“As Elanco continues to drive growth and deliver on our purpose of enriching the lives of animals and people, Jamie's proven track record of building high-performing, inclusive cultures and shaping forward-looking workforce strategies makes her an ideal fit for our executive team. Her shared heritage with our roots at Lilly brings a deep understanding of values-based, science-driven organizations.”
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
“Today our employee engagement is the highest since our IPO, backed by a culture and brand in a position of strength because of Dave's dedicated leadership and enduring contributions.”
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
“Dave has been a trusted partner, and we appreciate his commitment to supporting Jamie through the end of the year to ensure continuity for our teams around the world, and we wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”
Elanco Animal Health Appoints Jamie Preston as Chief People Officer PR Newswire
Preston brings more than two decades of global HR leadership and workforce innovation experience; Dave Kinard to retire at year-end
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