AAK
#2002
Rank
$8.22B
Marketcap
Sweden
Country
Mr. Johan Westman (Pres & CEO)
Mr. Tomas Bergendahl (Chief Financial Officer)
Mr. David Smith (Pres Global Operations & VP)
Summary
AAK AB (publ.) develops and sells plant-based oils and fats worldwide. It offers food ingredients for the bakery, dairy, foodservice, and special nutrition industries; chocolate and confectionery, including cocoa butter alternatives, compound fats, filling fats, barrier fats, and spreads; caramel products; and functional emollients for the cosmetics industry. The company also provides fatty acids and glycerine for various applications; candle waxes; feed products; and natural emulsifiers. AAK AB (publ.) was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden.
History
The company, formerly known as AarhusKarlshamn, was founded in 2005 through the merger of Karlshamns AB and Aarhus United A/S .
Mission
Our mission is to develop and provide safe, attractive and healthy products that meet the needs of our customers and create value for people, community and shareholder.
Vision
Our vision is to be a strong, global, innovative and responsible leader in vegetable oil solutions.
Key Team
Mr. Karsten Nielsen (CTO & VP)
Mr. Octavio Diaz de Leon (Pres of AAK USA & North Latin America and VP)
Ms. Gabriella Grotte (Head of Investor Relations & Corp. Communications)
Ms. Anne Mette Olesen (Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Head of People & Corp. Branding and VP)
Mr. Tim Stephenson (Pres of Global Sourcing & Trading and VP)
Mr. Gerardo Garza López de Heredia (Pres of AAK South Latin America and VP)
Mr. Rene Schou (Pres of Global Industries & VP)
Recognition and Awards
References
Mr. Johan Westman (Pres & CEO)
Mr. Tomas Bergendahl (Chief Financial Officer)
Mr. David Smith (Pres Global Operations & VP)
