Feed protein producer names new operations director

Hamlet Protein, which produces soy-based ingredients and fibre specialties for aquafeed and animal feed, has announced the appointment of food industry professional Lars Petersen as operations director.

Petersen will be based at the company’s headquarters in Horsens, Denmark, and be responsible for Hamlet Protein’s plants in Denmark and the United States, along with procurement, and the company’s laboratories. He will also help drive Hamlet Protein’s sustainability agenda, the company said in a press release.

Petersen is a graduate from the University of Southern Denmark, alumnus of the Copenhagen Business School, and MBA graduate from Brunel University in the UK. He has an international background and a broad experience in operational functions with companies including Good Food Group, Rynkeby Foods, and Harboefarm.

Direct impact

“Joining Hamlet Protein allows me to be close to the business and make a direct impact through continuous improvement initiatives,” said Petersen. “I am thrilled to be joining a strong and passionate team and look forward to helping them drive the various strategic projects that are on the agenda.”

The company’s chief executive Erik Visser said: “Hamlet Protein has always been focused on optimising production processes and driving efficiencies throughout our supply chain. With Lars’ support, we will be able to increase our focus on a range of projects to maintain our competitive advantage in the market through the production of premium products at optimum cost levels.

“Next to that the operations function plays an important role in reaching our sustainability goals.”