Michael Christiansen

Michael Christiansen is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry. Currently serving as Corporate Executive Chef at National Cortina since September 2019, Michael oversees culinary operations for multiple brands at Pinnacle Foods. With a background as an instructor at Classic Thyme Cooking Classic and Classic Thyme Cooking School, Michael specializes in various cooking techniques and cuisines. Previous roles include Senior Culinary Manager at Pinnacle Foods, Culinary Innovation Manager at Unilever, and Principal Research Chef at Unilever, where responsibilities encompassed recipe development for renowned brands like Bertolli and PF Changs. Michael holds an A.O.S degree in Culinary from The Culinary Institute of America, completed in 1998.