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Roskilde Municipality, Region Zealand, Denmark

Albertslund, Hovedstaden, Danmark

Det Danske Madhus primarily delivers food to referred citizens, nursing homes, special institutions and similar. DDM has 4 production units in Denmark. DDM is owned by the apetito group.• Leading QA Strategy work• Leading Quality agenda at all 4 production units• Improving zoning, hygiene barriers• Centralizing production processes to improve quality• Developing innovation strategy• Focus on Reducing complexity in production, reduce complexity in ERP setup, increasing… Show more Det Danske Madhus primarily delivers food to referred citizens, nursing homes, special institutions and similar. DDM has 4 production units in Denmark. DDM is owned by the apetito group.• Leading QA Strategy work• Leading Quality agenda at all 4 production units• Improving zoning, hygiene barriers• Centralizing production processes to improve quality• Developing innovation strategy• Focus on Reducing complexity in production, reduce complexity in ERP setup, increasing product safety, allergen management, and improve quality from a customer and consumer perspective• Management of HACCP team• Update of QMS• Internal audits and participation in Danish Veterinary and Food Administration audits Show less

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Oterra is the new name for Chr. Hansen natural colors after the sale of this business division to EQT.Oterra A/S is the global leader for Natural Pigment solutions to the Food Industry. Own factories in US, Peru, Brazil, Italy, Spain, France, England and Denmark, and a global network of pigment suppliers.• Leading 8 very skilled and experienced specialists (3 in Denmark, 1 in Italy, 1 in Spain and 3 in Brazil)• Building the Global QA team, setting direction, developing and executing… Show more Oterra is the new name for Chr. Hansen natural colors after the sale of this business division to EQT.Oterra A/S is the global leader for Natural Pigment solutions to the Food Industry. Own factories in US, Peru, Brazil, Italy, Spain, France, England and Denmark, and a global network of pigment suppliers.• Leading 8 very skilled and experienced specialists (3 in Denmark, 1 in Italy, 1 in Spain and 3 in Brazil)• Building the Global QA team, setting direction, developing and executing on global QA strategy • Digitalization of QA processes, including screening for new FSMS• Leading QA integration of 6 new manufacturing sites• Global alignment on QA processes across the manufacturing sites, including GMP maturity assessment and improvement plans• Global Certification strategy and overview (GFSI, kosher, halal etc). Contracts and management of certifying bodies.• Global Vendor approval, including Vendor audits • Global Raw Material implementation, compliance assessments, Risk assessment, allergen management and setup of monitoring plans• Packaging material compliance approvals• KPI’s on complaints and CAPA’s• QA partner for GMP and layout of New manufacturing sites Show less

Hørsholm, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark

• Leading 6 very skilled and experienced specialists (5 in DK, 1 in US)• Strategic, Tactical and Operational responsible for Regulatory, Quality and business requirements, assessment and approval status of all Raw Materials, Food Contact Materials and Vendors (including co-manufacturers) in Chr. Hansen globally• Owner of systems to manage Raw Materials, Food contact materials and vendors to ensure compliance to food safety, regulatory and business requirements• Leading and… Show more • Leading 6 very skilled and experienced specialists (5 in DK, 1 in US)• Strategic, Tactical and Operational responsible for Regulatory, Quality and business requirements, assessment and approval status of all Raw Materials, Food Contact Materials and Vendors (including co-manufacturers) in Chr. Hansen globally• Owner of systems to manage Raw Materials, Food contact materials and vendors to ensure compliance to food safety, regulatory and business requirements• Leading and prioritizing resource need for daily operation and development of systems and tools in collaboration with key stakeholders.• Data driven approach to setting up systems and procedures for implementing and maintaining raw materials (100 new raw materials/year, 1100 in total)• Vendor audit program owner/trainer of auditors. Approximately 65 audits per year globally, 12-15 auditors. Show less

Hørsholm, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark

• Scientific and regulatory review of raw material documentation for new and existing raw materials – within all business areas. From Natural plant-based pigments over animal rennet enzymes, to pharma grade raw materials to our Human Health division.• Alignment on specifications and setup with key stakeholders in Sourcing, Innovation, QC, local QA and regulatory, as well as with suppliers• Main responsible for Human Health raw material compliance, including alignment between CHR… Show more • Scientific and regulatory review of raw material documentation for new and existing raw materials – within all business areas. From Natural plant-based pigments over animal rennet enzymes, to pharma grade raw materials to our Human Health division.• Alignment on specifications and setup with key stakeholders in Sourcing, Innovation, QC, local QA and regulatory, as well as with suppliers• Main responsible for Human Health raw material compliance, including alignment between CHR specifications, supplier documentation and monitoring program• Risk assessments, approval flows, specifications and change management of raw materials • Develop and maintain Supplier Quality Management systems - requirements, templates, processes, documentation etc. • Lead auditor of business-critical vendors and manufacturers globally• Raw material management at our contract manufacturing partners• Support and work with the entire organization on matters related to supplier quality management• Improve and maintain raw material management systems to ensure compliance with global quality and food safety standards (FSSC 22000) and regulatory requirements supporting the business needs (Non-GMO, halal, kosher etc.)• Review and maintenance of raw materials to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (EU, FCC, JECFA, USP, Ph Eur) Show less

Frederikssund

CO-RO produces fruit based soft drinks and concentrates for a global market. The turnover in 2015 was close to 2 bn DKK. 95% of production is exported to EMEA, South-East Asia and China. • Team Manager of 2-4 direct reports• Leading high profile projects, e.g. startup of local JV production in Iran and changing entire product portfolio to natural flavours• Deliver consumer centric innovation in right quality and time as defined and agreed in innovation pipeline• Project… Show more CO-RO produces fruit based soft drinks and concentrates for a global market. The turnover in 2015 was close to 2 bn DKK. 95% of production is exported to EMEA, South-East Asia and China. • Team Manager of 2-4 direct reports• Leading high profile projects, e.g. startup of local JV production in Iran and changing entire product portfolio to natural flavours• Deliver consumer centric innovation in right quality and time as defined and agreed in innovation pipeline• Project management in a multicultural environment with stakeholders all over MENA, SE Asia, China and Europe as well as at HQ• Project management across many functions such as engineering, production, process development, procurement, legal, finance, BI, marketing, sales, QA and QC• Technical lead on 30% of total innovation projects• Leading projects related to new products, process optimization, cost reduction, sugar reduction, clean label • Recipe formulation and optimization of cordials, ready to drink and home freeze ice lollies• Compounding and bottling recipes• Implementation in factories at HQ and globally• Extensive experience formulating with stabilizers, flavours and emulsions• Process and packaging development at CO-RO sites as well as at copackers• Consumer testing (concept testing, consumer preference, recipe changes)Key results: Succesfully changing all flavours of the two flag ship brands (Sunquick & Suntop) to natural status through open innovation with suppliers. Developed Sunquick Orange Gold, which gained a market share of 7% in first year (2015) in markets selected for launch, making it the most successful new product launch in 15+ years at CO-RO. Developed four new flavours for new subbrand of home freeze ice lollies launched in 2014 (Sun Lolly Brain bites). Brain bites gained a 9 % market share in the first season. Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Metropolitan University College is a University of applied science. Metropolitan offers Bachelor’s Degree programmes, Academy Profession Degree programmes, postgraduate studies, and conducts applied research and development activities in welfare-sector subjects such as health, rehabilitation, welfare technology, management, education and social work.• Team coordinator for 11 colleagues teaching the specialization in “Management, Food and Services” on the bachelor’s degree in Nutrition… Show more Metropolitan University College is a University of applied science. Metropolitan offers Bachelor’s Degree programmes, Academy Profession Degree programmes, postgraduate studies, and conducts applied research and development activities in welfare-sector subjects such as health, rehabilitation, welfare technology, management, education and social work.• Team coordinator for 11 colleagues teaching the specialization in “Management, Food and Services” on the bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Health• Certified senior lecturer• Developed curriculum for 10 ECTS course based on action learning of management, quality and services• Action based learning (students making a food service offer for 1 day incl. planning, management, own control programme, procurement, production and actually selling the food produced)• Examination and supervision • Laboratory teaching in Sensory Science, Microbiology and Culinary arts• Lecturing on topics like food legislation, hygiene, microbiology, fermentation, quality management systems, preparation and processing, raw material quality, food ingredients, and sensory science• Supervisor of 10+ bachelor thesis’ • Developing projects and project applicationsKey results: Funding for project in collaboration with The Copenhagen House of Food entitled ”Praxis innovation in Organic Canteens – research involving the value chain”. Project was funded with 700.000 DKK for pre-studies leading to a qualification of an application to GUDP. Show less

Guatemala City, Guatemala

B&B is big on the Guatemalan market on products like chili sauce, jams, fruit drinks, ketchup, mayonnaise and other semi-preserved goods. • Investigate ingredient quality, incl. water treatment facilities• Recipe formulation and optimization • Process and packaging development (new processing line, new primary packaging)• Consumer testing (preference)• Technology transfer and implementation in factoryKey result: 360° analysis of recipe, production and packaging.… Show more B&B is big on the Guatemalan market on products like chili sauce, jams, fruit drinks, ketchup, mayonnaise and other semi-preserved goods. • Investigate ingredient quality, incl. water treatment facilities• Recipe formulation and optimization • Process and packaging development (new processing line, new primary packaging)• Consumer testing (preference)• Technology transfer and implementation in factoryKey result: 360° analysis of recipe, production and packaging. Complete reformulation of mayonnaise recipe, processing and packaging line. Production was modernised, packaging improved significantly, as was raw material quality of all ingredients. At project termination the mayonnaise had four times as long shelf life as the former recipe, consumers preferred the new taste, it was much easier and faster to produce, and ingredient cost was reduced by 25 %. Sales were increased by a factor of four within the first two years of relaunch. Since then it has further increased market shares.http://www.productosbyb.com/index.php? Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

The Sensory Science group at Copenhagen University was one of the most recognised sensory groups in the world at that time.• Development of Sensory profiling methodology• Development of Sensory Panel training methodology• Multivariate data analysis (Sensometrics) linking Sensory to instrumental measurements like NIR, GC-MS, electronic nose through extensive use of PCA, PLS, PARAFAC, Tucker3, N-PLS etc.• Lectures and supervision of students in chemometrics, sensory science… Show more The Sensory Science group at Copenhagen University was one of the most recognised sensory groups in the world at that time.• Development of Sensory profiling methodology• Development of Sensory Panel training methodology• Multivariate data analysis (Sensometrics) linking Sensory to instrumental measurements like NIR, GC-MS, electronic nose through extensive use of PCA, PLS, PARAFAC, Tucker3, N-PLS etc.• Lectures and supervision of students in chemometrics, sensory science, advanced sensory science, PhD course in sensory science, Meat as raw material, and thematic course on beer and brewing technology. • Supervisor of B.Sc and M.Sc projects in sensory science• Authoring scientific papers• Writing research funding applicationsKey result: Obtained 4 million DKK funding for a PhD titled “Consumer based strategies in food production and development”. Project was initiated, but not completed. Published two peer reviewed papers in Meat Science. First authered paper was 3rd most downloaded paper from Meat Science in 2005. Now cited more than 60 times. Show less

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Food Science And Technology

Thesis title: Sensory based Quality Control in Food Production: a complex meat product case study

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Food Science And Technology

Thesis title: Chemometrics - application for evaluating sugar quality with fluorescens spectroscopy

Teaching And Communication Credentials Programme

Academy Foundation (Af) Degree In Business, Leadership & Management