BASKING RIDGE, NJ, October 01, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Tiago Pereira Arantes has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Arantes has established a distinguished career in animal health and has served as the ruminant global marketing head and associate vice president of the ruminant business unit at Merck Animal Health since 2025. In this capacity, he serves as the primary intermediary among clients, customers, farmers, and the research and development team, ensuring that the company's technological advancements align with the field's evolving needs. Mr. Arantes is responsible for developing health and predictive platform for beef and dairy cattle, overseeing vaccine administration to prevent disease, implementing monitoring systems to maintain animal health, and creating future-focused portfolios in collaboration with research and development.

In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Arantes leads a team of 15 direct reports and oversees additional members within the ruminant division, guiding strategy across more than 140 countries. His efforts are directed toward maximizing productivity for farmers, supporting sustainable practices and ensuring consistent operational excellence in both large-scale dairy operations and smaller pasture-based productions.

From 2023 to 2024, Mr. Arantes served as livestock global marketing head at Merck Animal Health, where he was instrumental in shaping global strategies for all animal production species. He played a pivotal role in developing wellness strategies and marketing approaches that contributed to significant sales growth, including total sales of nearly $2 billion during his tenure.

Between 2022 and 2023, Mr. Arantes served as a managing director of MSD Animal Health's South Region Cluster in Chile and Argentina. Prior to this appointment, from 2018 to 2021, he was a managing director at MSD Animal Health in Mexico, leading a team of 160 professionals and overseeing regional business units. Previously, he served as the ruminant business unit director at MSD Animal Health in Brazil from 2013 to 2017, where he managed teams focused on delivering innovative solutions for livestock health. During these tenures, Mr. Arantes and his team executed a reorganization in Mexico to retain talent and reduce back-office positions, thereby strengthening the Companion Animal team. Notably, this enabled his team to regain their leading position and implement a stronger distributor and vet-clinic sell-out program. The previous year, Mr. Arantes was a business manager of performance technologies for Zilmax.

Mr. Arantes' earlier roles include product manager positions at MSD Animal Health in Brazil from 2006 to 2011. During these years, he honed his skills in marketing and technical services while contributing to research and development initiatives. Mr. Arantes also practiced veterinary medicine in Brazil, specializing in cattle health and addressing challenges unique to tropical climates, such as fly control. He also operated his own practice during his master's studies, serving local farmers and developing solutions tailored to their needs.

Throughout his career spanning over two decades – including 13 years in Brazil, four years in Mexico, two years overseeing operations in Argentina and Chile, and three years in New Jersey – Mr. Arantes has demonstrated exceptional resilience and flexibility. He is recognized for his ability to thrive in local, regional and global contexts while leading high-performing teams across multiple continents. He is widely regarded as an expert in ruminants, livestock, production animals, cattle, poultry, aqua species and swine.

Mr. Arantes' academic background is extensive. He earned a master's degree in positive leadership from Universidad Tecmilenio in 2019, following a Master of Business Administration in economics and strategic management from Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2016. Earlier, he earned a Master of Business Administration in agribusiness from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing in 2015 and a master's degree in veterinary parasitology from Universidade Estadual Paulista in 2004. More recently, Mr. Arantes received a Master of Business Administration in the development of human potential from Universidade MSD in 2022.

Mr. Arantes also completed a degree in veterinary medicine at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia in 2002. His academic pursuits have been complemented by a 2016 Merck Emerging Leader certification in entrepreneur leadership from Harvard Business School. His thesis on parasite control and toxoplasmosis has contributed valuable insights into how parasites such as ticks and worms, as well as toxoplasmosis, can affect neonatal animals, a subject that continues to inform his work today. Reflecting on his career, Mr. Arantes attributes much of his success to an eagerness to learn and a strong curiosity about understanding differences. These qualities have enabled him to guide organizations toward ambitious goals such as doubling business size by 2032 – a challenge he embraces with determination.

Civic engagement is an important aspect of Mr. Arantes' life. He supports the Ridge Runner Parents Association and has contributed time teaching karate classes in Brazil and Mexico, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. Notably, his professional excellence has been recognized through several awards, including Best Piece for Ruminants at Merck Animal Health in 2025, the Share to Win Award for best marketing strategy from Merck Animal Health in 2013, and multiple Star Awards.

Mr. Arantes' journey illustrates that even in today's rapidly changing world, it is still possible to build a meaningful, long-term career within an organization while growing across different roles, regions and cultures. Raised on a farm in Brazil, he believes his path – from humble beginnings to a global leadership role – demonstrates how curiosity, continuous learning and hard work can open extraordinary opportunities.

Outside his professional life, Mr. Arantes enjoys practicing karate, playing paddle sports, cooking, grilling and playing guitar with his son. Looking toward the future, he hopes to continue adding value within Merck Animal Health's global marketing organization by expanding his knowledge base through training opportunities and fostering cross-regional collaboration within the company's international network.

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