Dr. Jamil Elias Ghiggi Faccin is a pig technical and nutrition specialist at Alltech. In this role, he offers technical support to customers, including diet formulation and production consulting, while also collaborating with key account teams to deliver tailored solutions and align with customer expectations. He also works on portfolio development, innovation and thought leadership and participates in research, industry events and strategic initiatives to drive business and customer growth, as well as the company's market relevance.

Born in Nova Prata, RS, Brazil, Dr. Faccin holds a DVM, an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Brazil, with recent experience as a postdoctoral researcher in applied swine nutrition at Kansas State University. His research focused on nursery management and nutrition, weaning age, soybean meal, feed additives and feed biosecurity, including his involvement with the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).

Dr. Faccin and his wife, Paula, currently live in northeast Kansas, where they enjoy hiking, exploring new cultures and planning their next adventures. He is also passionate about playing soccer and volleyball with friends.