Brian C. Hansen
Member Board of Directors @Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
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WORK HISTORY
Member Board of Directors @Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
As a Board Member for AURI, I provide strategic oversight and industry perspective to support the organization’s mission of fostering long-term economic benefit for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products. Leveraging my experience in global ingredient distribution and food innovation, I collaborate with fellow board members and the executive team to identify emerging market trend and champion the commercialization of sustainable, agricultural-based solutions.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas
B.A, Corporate Fitness Business
SKILLS
ABOUT BRIAN C. HANSEN
I am a Strategic Business Leader and General Manager for Scoular’s Food Innovation business. My mission is focused on enterprise value creation and delivering significant, sustainable growth in the specialty ingredient sector.My career is defined by results at scale: I led a successful business turnaround to profitability in under a year, followed by driving the business to a 20% average growth rate over the past decade.I manage the full P&L, commanding a diverse, high-margin portfolio—including vegetable proteins, non-GMO sweeteners, specialty fibers, and functional fats & oils—by leveraging global supply chain expertise. I drive market penetration in key segments like RTD/RTM beverage, nutritional bars, and bakery.My executive scope includes: enterprise strategy, M&A due diligence and integration, Capital Planning and Budgeting, digital transformation, global operations, sales growth, R&D road-mapping, and complex risk management.Leadership & CultureI cultivate high-impact, agile organizations built on trust and accountability. I believe organizational culture is a competitive advantage that drives transformation. My experience across the food and pharmaceutical industries provides the cross-functional foresight needed for navigating complex, regulated environments.#excutiveLeadership #EnterpriseValue #BusinessTurnaround #FoodInnovation
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