Chr. Hansen Holding A/S has entered into an agreement with Klaus Bjerrum (49) to take up the position as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Natural Colors Division. Klaus Bjerrum is currently employed as Senior Vice President, Operations, at CP Kelco and will join Chr. Hansen in his new role as of 1 August 2018.

Klaus Bjerrum has been with CP Kelco for the past 19 years where he has been in global and regional roles within several functions (Operations, R&D, Business Management and Sales). Since 2015 he has been part of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO.

Klaus Bjerrum holds an MSc in Foods Science & Technology from The Royal Danish Veterinary & Agricultural University and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, International Trade, Copenhagen Business School. In addition, he is educated Diploma Master Brewer from the Scandinavian School of Brewing.