March 21, 2011
Hamlet Protein appoints new Vice President
A new Vice President has been appointed by Hamlet Protein to lead its research and development activities.
Katrine Hvid Elleg？￥rd takes over the top-tuned R&D programme that has made Hamlet Protein a respected player in the field of efficient, specialty ingredients for animal feed.
The appointment is another step in a planned generational change. Katrine Hvid Elleg？￥rd will take over R&D responsibilities from company founder, Ole Kaae Hansen, who remains business development director and member of the board. On top of supporting the new vice president, he will continue to be involved in new ventures and other management tasks. R&D Manager, Tommas Neve, shall henceforth report to Katrine Hvid Elleg？￥rd.
Welcoming the appointment, CEO S？？ren Munch says, "From the very beginning, ongoing R&D has been an integral part of our company concept. The increased global attention on sustainable high quality proteins opens up new opportunities which we shall pursue in order to stay ahead of the competition. Katrine has all the right qualities to bring our R&D forward."