Agriculture and animal welfare leader to advance humane standards and expand certification impact
American Humane Society, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s leading certifier of animal welfare practices, is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Bennett as its new Vice President, Farm Program. Bennett will lead the American Humane Certified™ Farm program, which protects over 1 billion animals annually through independent, third-party audits.
After a rigorous search, American Humane Society selected Bennett for this pivotal leadership role. His professional experience spans agriculture, sustainability and environmental policy, with a strong focus on improving animal welfare.
Before joining American Humane Society, Bennett served as Executive Director of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance, where he led multi-stakeholder initiatives across the poultry and egg supply chain to advance sustainability and welfare outcomes.
“At this pivotal moment for the future of farm animal welfare, Ryan brings a powerful blend of scientific rigor, industry leadership and collaborative vision to American Humane Society,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society. “His expertise and commitment to championing animal welfare will accelerate the growth and global reach of the American Humane Certified Farm program, driving meaningful impact for animals, producers and consumers worldwide.”
As Vice President of the Farm Program, Bennett will lead strategic direction, guide program expansion and advance science-based welfare standards for American Humane Society’s industry-leading farm animal welfare certification efforts.
“I’m honored to lead the American Humane Certified Farm program at a time when expectations for farm animal welfare and transparency are rising across the food system,” said Bennett. “I’ve spent my career working at the intersection of agriculture, science and stakeholder collaboration, and I’m excited to help strengthen and expand the program through practical, science-based standards and trusted third-party verification that deliver meaningful outcomes for animals and trusted assurance for producers, brands and consumers.”
In his role, Bennett will lead stakeholder engagement while driving continuous improvement in program standards, operations and thought leadership to ensure the program’s continued integrity and impact. He will lead a multidisciplinary team and help expand the reach of the American Humane Certified program globally.
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