Oterra’s New CEO, Susanne Arfelt Rajamand, Takes Over October 12

A leading natural color producer gets a new leader next week. Oterra has appointed Susanne Arfelt Rajamand as chief executive officer, effective October 12, 2026.

TLDR

• Susanne Arfelt Rajamand becomes Oterra CEO on October 12.
• She was most recently group CEO of Royal Greenland.
• Her career includes senior roles at Unilever, McCormick and Fonterra.
• The board says she will accelerate Oterra’s growth.
• The change lands as demand for natural colors climbs.

Two Decades in Food and Consumer Goods

Arfelt Rajamand brings more than 20 years of international leadership in food, foodservice and consumer goods. She held senior roles at Unilever, McCormick & Company and Fonterra. Most recently, she served as group CEO of Royal Greenland.

She is a Danish national. She holds a master’s degree in business from Copenhagen Business School and an executive MBA from INSEAD. She also sits on the boards of Danish Crown and Protix.

The Board’s Case

Arnd Kaldowski, chairman of the board, announced the appointment. “Her commercial track record and experience leading international, growth-focused organizations make her the right leader to build on Oterra’s strong foundation and further accelerate our growth trajectory,” he said.

“I’m excited and honored to be joining Oterra,” Arfelt Rajamand said. She added that she looks forward to working with the leadership team, the board and the wider organization.

Why It Matters

Natural color suppliers sit at the center of the industry’s move away from synthetic dyes. Brands need capacity, consistency and application support, fast. A commercially minded CEO with big-brand experience signals where Oterra intends to compete.

Source: Oterra press release, August 12, 2026. Read the announcement.