Oterra appoints Mia Kjersner as Chief Operating Officer

Oterra, a leading producer of natural colors for the food and beverage industry, has appointed Mia Kjersner as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Mia joins Oterra on February 1 from a position as Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Regional Manufacturing for Denmark-based GN Store Nord.

“Oterra ‘makes nature easy’ by mastering the complex process that takes our natural raw materials to our customers in the food and beverage industry,” says Oterra CEO Martin Sonntag. “Excellence in how we source, produce and master our supply chain is paramount to our success.

“Mia brings with her a wealth of experience and passion for running and transforming complex supply chains and operations and is a critical addition to the company and the Oterra Leadership Team.”

Previous to her role in GN, Mia Kjersner has worked as an Associate Partner for Implement Consulting Group, heading up the Integrated Business Planning practice, including assignments at both Novozymes and Chr. Hansen. She has also held global roles in Nilfisk-Advance and Novo Nordisk.

“I am thrilled to join Oterra as Chief Operating Officer,” says Mia Kjersner. “Oterra’s purpose, to bring the power of nature’s true colors to life, resonates deeply with me. As the world shifts toward more sustainable and natural solutions, I believe that Oterra stands at the forefront of this transformation, helping businesses and consumers embrace the beauty and benefits of nature.

Oterra is the largest producer of natural colors and coloring foodstuffs made from natural raw materials. It has full control of its value chain – from the harvested raw material to the fruit and vegetable processing plants and a global network of factories.

Consumer preference for healthy and so-called clean label foods especially in the US is growing. Oterra recently opened a state-of-the art innovation, collaboration, and production hub in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin, USA. The 155,000 sq ft (14,400 m2) US Headquarter combines Oterra’s innovation and application labs with a new manufacturing and logistics facilities to meet the expected growth of natural colors and coloring foodstuffs in the country.

“Oterra’s inspiring purpose and the passion of the team and its dedicated and knowledgeable people drew me to the job. I am humbled and excited to join a team committed to creating a positive impact globally, blending innovation with responsibility,” adds Mia Kjersner.

Oterra is the largest provider of naturally sourced colors worldwide. Since our first color launch in 1876, we’ve utilized the power of nature’s true colors and championed that natural is best. We continue to share our unrivalled expertise in colors for food, beverage, dietary supplements and pet food to help manufacturers bring appealing products to consumers around the world. And we continue to empower our partners to meet demand for safe, sustainable and natural food on our journey together towards natural. 

 

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