Obed joined Astral Foods in May 2007 and has occupied different positions of veterinary support and strategy. In 2022 he was appointed as Managing Director: Poultry Agriculture until 31 August 2023. Effective 1 September 2023, Obed has taken on the role of Technical Executive: Agriculture, heading up a centre of excellence encompassing poultry nutrition, poultry veterinary sciences, biosecurity and laboratory services.