LENEXA, KAS. — Scott Bieker has joined the Corbion North America leadership team as vice-president of bakery sales. In this position, he will lead the bakery, milling and technical service teams.

“We are excited about the industry knowledge and technical capabilities Mr. Bieker adds to our organization as we continue to build our baking team within the industry,” said Mark Hotze, vice-president, North America, Corbion. “He will absolutely continue to build on the positive momentum we are creating.”

A graduate of Kansas State University’s Bakery Science program, Mr. Bieker has a wide range of experience in the baking industry, most recently as vice-president of sales at AMF Bakery Systems, a bakery equipment manufacturer. Earlier, he held roles at Tromp Group, Danisco, AIB International, Nonni’s and Earthgrains, where he began his career as a baker.

“Bringing Scott to Corbion is a real win for us and for our customers,” Mr. Hotze said. “He’s a career baking professional who has built a 360-degree perspective on the industry. He has first-hand knowledge of manufacturers’ challenges, what’s possible from a functional ingredients standpoint, and how to marry the two. Scott’s leadership will help us create even stronger partnerships in the industry.”