Executive vice president for colours & blends division
28 February 2011 – Carsten Bennike has taken up the position of executive vice president, colours & blends division, in addition to becoming a member of the executive board of Chr. Hansen.
Carsten Bennike, 46, has previously worked as executive vice president for supply chain for Hempel (2005-2009). Before joining Hempel, he held various positions within the Cadbury Group including responsible for supply chain and customer operations within the Cadbury Europe, Middle East and Africa organisation.
CEO Lars Frederiksen says, “Carsten brings extensive international experience from the food industry and has proven results from supply chain management. His experience within fast moving consumer goods like confectionery, beverages and ice-cream is well suited for ensuring the future growth of our Colors & Blends Division and I look forward to welcoming Carsten to Chr. Hansen.”
“I very much look forward to joining Chr. Hansen and take up the challenge to ensure we capture the growth potential in the interesting market for natural colors” says Bennike.