New employee representative in Chr. Hansen's Board of Directors


COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.15/2010, July 20, 2010

New employee representative in Chr. Hansen's Board of Directors

In connection with employee representative Malene Lunddal Hansen's resignation
on July 31, 2010, we hereby announce that her substitute member Joergen O.
Nielsen takes over the task as employee representative in Chr. Hansen Holding
A/S' Board of Directors as per July 31, 2010. 

Joergen O. Nielsen has been employed with Chr. Hansen for two years and was
elected to the board in January 2010. His position is Director, People
Operations, Stakeholder Relations. 

Joergen O. Nielsen served as Senior Manager at H. Lundbeck A/S between 2003 and
2008 and holds an MSc in Finance from Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus
University. 



For further information, please contact:

Lars Frederiksen, CEO
Tel: +45 4574 7474

Ole Andersen, Chairman
Tel: +45 4574 7474


About Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen is a global bioscience company that develops natural ingredient
solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural
industries. All solutions are based on strong research and development
competencies and significant technology investments. Revenue in FY 2008/09 was
EUR 511 million. The company enjoys market leadership in all its divisions:
Cultures & Enzymes, Health & Nutrition and Colors & Blends. There are more than
2,200 dedicated employees in over 30 countries. For further information, please
visit www.chr-hansen.com. 

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