Pernille Dorthea Frederiksen

Pernille Dorthea Frederiksen is a highly experienced professional in nutrition science and product innovation, currently serving as Senior Global Innovation Manager at Arla Foods, where the focus is on driving innovations for Arla Lactofree and Gut Health. Prior to this role, Pernille held various positions at Arla Foods Ingredients, including Head of H&P Nutrition Science, contributing to the scientific documentation of whey and milk-derived ingredients for infant, medical, and sports nutrition industries. Additionally, Pernille has experience in academia as a lecturer at University College South Denmark and as a researcher at Aarhus University, where a PhD project on cheesemaking properties was undertaken. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Molecular Biology from Aarhus University and a Bachelor's in the same field, along with a high school diploma emphasizing Mathematics and Chemistry.