MONTREAL — Lallemand announced the promotion of Nicolai Jensen to president and general manager of its EMEA Baking Business, effective Feb. 1, 2024. He will succeed Gert Steenkamp, who will become senior VP and special advisor at the Lallemand Group level, while supporting the EMEA Baking management team and leadership transition until his planned retirement in May 2025. EMEA Baking Business services the baking industry throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
“In addition to his commercial roles, Nicolai has also held the position of general manager of our Danish companies for 12 years and spent several years in North America on assignment,” said Bill Nankervis, EVP and COO of the Lallemand Group. “We are fortunate to have a leader of his caliber to succeed Gert Steenkamp in this important role. His product management and commercial experience make him an excellent choice to build on the success Gert has achieved over the past decade, leading the EMEA Baking team. I’m looking forward to continuing to work closely with Gert in his new capacity.”
Jensen joined Lallemand’s human nutrition business in 2001 and moved to the company’s baking business as the sales director for the Nordic region in 2011. In 2020, he was appointed commercial director for Europe.
“I am humbled and proud to succeed Gert,” Jensen said. “With the support of our strong teams across regions, we will build on our achievements of recent years. I am confident that we will continue to strengthen our position as an innovative partner of fermentation-based bakery ingredients and solutions.”
