Corbion, a global leader in functional ingredients and solutions, is further elevating two outstanding leaders to accelerate growth in its North American bakery division. Todd Oelschlager has been promoted to Vice President of Bakery Sales, North America, while Jeff Stephens has been appointed Senior Director of Bakery Sales, North America.
Mr. Oelschlager has been a dedicated Corbion team member for ten years, consistently driving customer successes and playing a pivotal role in the company’s expansion within the bakery market. As Vice President of Bakery Sales, North America, he will oversee bakery sales and technical service teams, bringing strategic acumen, experience and extensive market insight to the role.
“Todd's strategic vision and ability to cultivate and sustain client relationships have been instrumental in our success,” said Mark Hotze, Vice President of Corbion North America. “I am confident his leadership will continue to drive our growth and strengthen our presence in the bakery industry.”
Mr. Stephens, with more than 25 years of industry experience (including three years at Corbion), has contributed significantly to the strength of the company’s bakery and milling teams, providing both leadership and a deeply sophisticated understanding of industry challenges. As the Senior Director of Bakery Sales, North America, he will focus these abilities toward further enhancing Corbion’s standing and future growth in the segment.
“Jeff's expertise and leadership have played a big part in what we’ve been able to achieve,” said Hotze. “He knows how to build strong, engaged teams and lasting relationships, and that will be vital as we continue growing our footprint in the North American market.”
The appointments underscore Corbion's commitment to nurturing talent within the company and driving growth, innovation and sustainability in the region’s bakery sector.
“In today’s business environment, it is essential to have strong, experienced, strategic leaders who know how to drive growth while maintaining robust, mutually beneficial customer relationships,” said Hotze. “Todd and Jeff are well prepared to do that, and that puts Corbion in a great position to continue preserving the things that matter most to our customers.”
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Background information:
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side by side with customers to make our cutting-edge solutions work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home and personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2023, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,443.8 million and had a workforce of 2,727 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
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