The newly-appointed head of Arla Foods’ UK business has today (24 April) named his management team.

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Managing director Peter Lauritzen has selected six executives to join his “leadership team” following the announcement of his appointment last week.


Hanne Sondergaard becomes deputy CEO with Jan E. Pedersen named as business group director, finance. Pedersen’s role as director of Arla’s Middle East operations will be taken over by Finn Hansen until further notice, the company said.


Simon Stevens becomes commercial director, Jens Termansen has been named supply chain director, while Martin Gilbert takes up the role as production and distribution director.


Lauritzen also named Peter Walker as director for milk procurement at a company which is the leading supplier of milk in the UK.

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Lauritzen hailed “a very strong team”. He added: “In the coming weeks, we will be setting out our plans for the integration process. A very critical first stage of this will be getting around the business and hearing from everyone that is involved about the challenges and opportunities they see.”

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