DES MOINES, IOWA — Kemin Industries has promoted Daniel Pompeu to sales director for North America at Kemin Food Technologies.

In his new role, Pompeu will develop, lead and oversee the company’s sales organization in North America. His responsibilities will include monitoring market trends, providing strategic assistance and support to regional teams, and managing pricing and contract negotiations, Kemin said. He also will guide efforts to deliver new technologies and solutions to customers, ensuring collaborative and long-term relationships that support market development and enhance customer satisfaction.

Pompeu brings more than 15 years of business-to-business ingredient sales and technical support experience to the new role, Kemin said. He was previously the company’s executive sales director in South America. Other roles he has held at Kemin include associate sales director, sales and technical services manager, and technical services manager — all of which were in South America.

“We are excited to have Daniel Pompeu join our North America team as sales director,” said Marc Scantlin, president of Kemin Food Technologies in North America. “We’ve seen his success firsthand through his decade of contributions with Kemin in South America. He has proven success leading sales and technical services teams, significantly contributing to company growth. We are confident that Daniel’s leadership, strategic vision, and robust set of skills will drive further innovation and market growth for Kemin and our customers.”

Pompeu received a bachelor's degree in food science and engineering from the University of Sao Paulo and a master’s degree in meat sciences from the University of Missouri.