AHI Names Gene Harrington Senior Director of State Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC, June 24, 2025 – Animal Health Institute CEO Martha Scott Poindexter today announced Gene Harrington has been named Senior Director, State Affairs. Harrington comes to AHI from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) where he has held a similar position for the past three years.

“We are excited to have Gene joining our team,” said Poindexter. “He has an impressive track record of working on animal health issues important to our members. We look forward to his work with our members to promote the use of innovative animal health products to protect the health of food animals and pets.”

A native of Maryland, Harrington began his career on Capitol Hill. He joined the National Pest Management Association rising to the position of Vice President of Government Affairs.  His record of achievement there earned him induction into the Pest Management Professional Magazine’s Hall of Fame in 2014. In 10 years with BIO he led the group’s state government affairs engagement in issues pertaining to animal health, biofuels, genetically engineered crops and animals and preemption.

“I’m excited to join AHI and be able to continue working on animal health issues that are important to society,” said Harrington. “Products used to protect animal health contribute to a safe and abundant food supply and extend the quality and length of life for pets, allowing owners to reap the benefits of these important companions.”

Harrington’s first day at AHI is July 8, 2025