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Elanco hires HR chief from Lilly; AHI and new Maryland vet school add staff
Elanco and the Animal Health Institute filled senior roles, and UMES named an anatomy professor as it prepares for its first DVM class in summer 2027.
VetStack NewsSource: dvm360
Elanco picks a longtime Lilly HR leader
Elanco Animal Health has named Jamie Preston, MHA, executive vice president and chief people officer, effective November 3, 2026, dvm360 reported. She replaces Dave Kinard, who built much of Elanco's HR operation after the company split from Eli Lilly and plans to retire at the end of the year.
Preston worked at Lilly for 23 years. Her most recent role there was vice president of HR, global compensation, and workforce innovation, covering a workforce of more than 50,000 people. Earlier, she held HR leadership posts in the Asia-Pacific region and in Japan.
AHI adds a government affairs vice president
The Animal Health Institute has hired Andrew Bailey, JD, as vice president of government affairs and public policy, effective November 16, 2026. His work will center on policies that affect access to animal medicines for veterinarians, farmers, ranchers, and pet owners.
