Arla appoints new head of UK business
Arla Foods announced Peter Gioertz-Carlsen would replace Peter Lauritzen when he leaves the business on August 1 2014.
Lauritzen, who is currently executive vice president for Arla UK, will take on a global role in the Arla Group before his retirement in 2015.
Gioertz-Carlson, who is currently executive vice president and head of Arla Denmark, said he felt privileged to join the UK team.
“Contributing over a quarter of our global turnover, the business has already achieved many milestones including its undisputed number one cooperative position in the UK,” he added.
Lauritzen said it felt like the right time to plan his future.