Recent management changes at Chr. Hansen Inc., North America, Milwaukee, Wis., strengthen its position as a global supplier to the food industry. Leif Noergaard accepted a promotion from president and CEO of Chr. Hansen Inc., North America, to chief financial officer (CFO) and a member of the Group Management in Chr. Hansen Holding A/S Denmark. Noergaard took up his new position in Denmark at the beginning of the year. Donald H. Combs, formerly president of DMV International Nutritionals, Fraser, N.Y., has succeeded Mr. Noergaard as President/CEO of Chr. Hansen Inc., North America.
In an exclusive Prepared Foods Magazine interview, Mr. Noergaard and Mr. Combs share some of their thoughts on the global food industry and their plans for the future of Chr. Hansen Inc., North America.