Henrik Bunkenborg

Senior Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Specialist with more than 30 years of international experience in the food and agriculture sector across industry, advisory organizations, and global corporations. Recognized for delivering fast, precise and business-oriented regulatory and food safety guidance that supports both commercial success and compliance. Extensive experience collaborating across sales, production, quality teams, authorities, and international customers, translating complex legislation into clear and actionable solutions.

Strong track record in customer support, regulatory interpretation, quality systems, food safety standards, and international trade, with experience engaging stakeholders ranging from factory operators and farmers to regulators, ministries, and EU institutions. Known as a pragmatic team player with a strong service mindset, able to support colleagues and customers effectively in high-pressure environments.

Nordic FSQR Supervisor & Customer Relations Expert at Cargill NV (2015-01 – 2026-12)

Responsible for food safety, regulatory compliance and technical customer support across the Nordic region.

• Oversaw quality and food safety compliance at production partner AKV Langholt according to FSSC 22000, ISO 9001 and internal Cargill standards
• Conducted supplier, transport and cleaning station audits across the Nordic region and Northern Europe
• Delivered technical regulatory and food safety support to major international customers
• Developed statements addressing emerging regulatory topics and customer concerns
• Worked closely with sales teams to support customer decisions and secure business
• Enabled sales teams to close major customer orders by rapidly delivering technical and regulatory documentation
• Developed regulatory guidance regarding microplastics and SUPD legislation, helping customers navigate new compliance requirements
• Initiated laboratory investigations following updated BfR food contact recommendations, demonstrating proactive regulatory risk management

Quality Manager at Robert Damkjær A/S (2015-01 – 2015-12)

Led the quality department of a halal sausage manufacturer exporting to the Middle East and North Africa.

• Maintenance of BRC and IFS certified quality systems
• Leader of the HACCP team
• Management of customer, authority and certification audits
• Incident and complaints handling
• Staff training

Sales Manager – Supply Chain Division at Lyngsøe Systems A/S (2012-01 – 2015-12)

Responsible for global sales and marketing of logistics and traceability IT solutions for the food, fisheries and agricultural sectors.

• Market analysis and identification of new customers
• Sales support to international agents
• Customer visits and contract negotiation
• Project management and conference presentations
• Development of marketing materials and trade show participation
• Contributed to the development of a traceability system for the Danish poultry sector

Chief Consultant – Poultry & Egg Sector at Danish Agriculture & Food Council (1997-01 – 2012-12)

Senior advisor to the Danish poultry industry on food safety, regulatory affairs and international trade.

• Provided regulatory guidance to companies on EU and international food legislation
• Represented the industry in EU advisory committees and international organizations
• Worked with ministries, embassies and veterinary authorities on market access and export issues
• Managed industry projects related to animal welfare, slaughter methods and food safety
• Led the opening of the South Korean market for Danish poultry, enabling significant export growth
• Provided expert guidance during the avian influenza crisis, helping the industry navigate EU compensation schemes and stabilize the sector

Deputy Head of Quality & Laboratory Manager at Danish Prime Food Company (1995-01 – 1997-12)

Food Control Specialist at Copenhagen County Food Control (1994-01 – 1994-12)

Quality Manager at W. Bunkenborgs Pølsefabrik (1988-01 – 1993-12)

Master of Food Safety and Quality in Food Safety and Quality – University of Copenhagen (2010-01 – 2010-12)

Engineering Business Administration (EBA) in Business Administration – Technical University of Denmark (2004-01 – 2004-12)

Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering – Technical University of Denmark (1993-01 – 1993-12)