Michael Hein Pilgaard

Michael Hein Pilgaard has a diverse work experience in marketing and business development. Michael Hein currently holds the position of Director of Business Development at Odense Marcipan A/S since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Dragsbæk A/S as the Marketingdirektør from 2014 to 2022, where they were responsible for marketing in retail, foodservice, and bakery sectors. Michael Hein also served as the Marketingchef at Dragsbæk A/S from 2014 to 2017, overseeing marketing in retail, export, and foodservice, and managing brands like Bakkedal, AMA, Naturli, and Bedstemor. Before that, they worked as the European Marketing Manager for Starbucks RTD at Cocio Chokolademælk A/S in 2014, where they focused on business development and strategic initiatives. Their earlier experience includes roles at Arla Foods, where they served as the Category Manager, Brand Manager, and Sub Category Manager, and at Odense Marcipan A/S as a Key Account Manager, Nordic Brand Manager, and Marketing Assistant.

Michael Hein Pilgaard earned a Bachelor's degree in Cand. Negot from Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, which they attended from 1994 to 2001. Prior to that, they attended Svendborg Handelsskole from 1991 to 1994.