Marie-Louise R. W. Hansen is an accomplished professional with 16 years of experience in the food industry. Throughout her career, Marie-Louise has made significant contributions in the areas of R&D, product development, and Quality and Food Safety. She began her career with Chr. Hansen (now Novonesis) in 2010 and has since 2018 been an integral part of Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI), initially as a product quality specialist and currently serving as Senior Commercial Quality Business Partner working as a bridge between the Quality department and Commerical functions. Marie-Louise is known for her strong focus on customer collaboration, striving to transform relationships into partnerships where both the customer and AFI can learn from each other. She holds a Masters in Biotechnology from Aalborg University and a PhD in Food Chemistry from the University of Copenhagen.