Elanco, a Greenfield, Indiana-based animal health division of Eli Lilly and Co. announced Thursday that Michael-Bryant Hicks, a corporate attorney with nearly two decades of experience, will begin working as the company’s general counsel on May 21.

Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco, said in the announcement that he is pleased to add Hicks to the team. “I am confident he will also bring a fresh perspective to our company and our leadership team with the right lens as we look to the future of our company,” Simmons said.