IOI Loders Croklaan, the leading producer of sustain-able oils and fats for the food manufacturing industry, is strengthening its leadership team with new COO Holger Riemensperger and Pedro Leal as Sales Director Europe. The seasoned food veteran Holger Riemensperger will join the organization as Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Loek Favre — who will take on the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer to further global innovation.

Furthermore, Pedro Leal, passionate Sales and Marketing executive with 25 years B2B experience is appointed Sales Director Europe, reporting to Holger. In his role as COO, Mr. Riemensperger will report to IOI Loders Croklaan’s CEO Julian Veitch, and will serve as a member of the Group Executive Leadership Team. “Holger’s deep experience, knowledge and outstanding operational skills will advance IOI Loders Croklaan further to competitive strength and forward growth. Especially his focus on innovation will boost our ambitious growth plans,” commented Veitch.