Tuborgh to become new Arla Managing Driector
The search for a new MD began in late April, when former Managing Director Åke Modig announced his resignation.
15/06/05 Arla Foods have named Group Director Peder Tuborgh as the new Managing Director of Arla Foods by the Group’s Board of Directors. The search for a new MD began in late April, when former Managing Director Åke Modig announced his resignation. Since then the Board has considered a number of internal and external candidates.
The Board of Directors regards Peder Tuborgh as ideally suited to head the process of change and development facing Arla Foods at a time when increasing competition and internationalisation are affecting the entire food industry. The company has said that keywords for Arla Foods are greater added value, further investment and acquisitions abroad.Born in 1963, Peder Tuborgh, who has an MSc (Economics and Business Administration) from Odense University, joined MD Foods at the age of 24 when he was appointed Product Manager for MD Foods’ German subsidiary.
He went on to occupy a variety of managerial positions, including Marketing Manager at Danya Foods, Arla Foods’ subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, and Executive Director, Denmark Division. Since 2002, Peder Tuborgh has been a member of Group Management with responsibility for the Nordic area and the Denmark Division.”This is an exciting challenge for me,” commented Peder Tuborgh.
“For me it’s essential that Arla Foods develops its capability to understand and service consumers with the right products in all countries where we are represented.””Peder Tuborgh has very substantial experience within the dairy sector,” commented Knud Erik Jensen, Arla Foods’ Chairman. “He has a broad international background combined with in-depth knowledge of Arla Foods’ important domestic markets, Denmark and Sweden. Moreover, he knows what consumers want and he is a good communicator.”Peder Tuborgh will take up his new position on July 1, 2005. Povl Krogsgaard and Andreas Lundby will continue in their roles as Deputy Managing Directors.
Modig's resignation followed the news that the proposed merger with Dutch dairy giant Campina had fallen through.
