The Board of Directors of Hamlet Protein, a world leader in soy-based specialty proteins for young animals, has appointed Erik Visser as Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2019.  

Erik has held positions in various multinational companies, based across Europe and Latin America, and has extensive experience in the animal feed industry through senior management roles at Provimi, Nutriad and Adisseo.

“We are convinced that Erik’s industry knowledge and network, global orientation and drive makes him very well suited to help Hamlet Protein execute its growth agenda,” said Kjeld Johannesen, Chairman of the Hamlet Protein Board of Directors. 

“Hamlet Protein is an ambitious company with strong support from its investors.  I am excited to join a talented group of professionals and to work with them to further expand the company across global markets,” said Erik Visser.

Erik Visser replaces Søren Munch who has served as CEO of Hamlet Protein for more than 10 years and as its CFO for several years before that.