Christopher Münke-Svendsen

Christopher Münke-Svendsen has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Christopher started their career as an International Trade Specialist at Wünsche Group, where they were responsible for market analysis, product evaluation, and quality assurance. Christopher then interned at FAO IPM before joining Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, where they held positions in International Promotion and as a Student Representative.

In 2012, Christopher worked on their Master's thesis as part of the WINFOOD programme at the University of Copenhagen. Christopher also served as a resource person for a BBC documentary on eating insects.

Christopher's experience with FAO began in 2013 when they worked as a Consultant, responsible for coordination, communication, and project management. Christopher also served as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Copenhagen, sharing their expertise on agricultural value chains in developing countries.

From 2014 to 2017, Christopher worked on web administration for the GREEiNSECT Project at the University of Copenhagen. Christopher then transitioned into the role of Owner and External Advisor at CMS Consulting, where they coordinated and managed data analysis and communication for research projects, as well as conducted market analysis for a Scandinavian beverage company.

Since 2017, Christopher has been associated with Nordzucker AG, starting as Agri Sustainability at Nordzucker Group. Christopher then became Head of Sustainable Beet Growing before assuming their current position as Head of Sustainable Agriculture Development.

Overall, Christopher Münke-Svendsen's work experience highlights their expertise in sustainable agriculture, market analysis, project coordination, and research facilitation.

Christopher Münke-Svendsen's education history begins in 2004 when they attended Vocational school "Am Lämmermarkt" where they obtained a degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce as an International Trade Specialist. From 2007 to 2010, they studied at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences and earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Regional Development and Innovation. In 2009, they attended Wageningen University & Research for a 5-month minor in an unspecified field of study. Finally, from 2010 to 2013, they pursued a Master in Agriculture Development at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, specializing in Agricultural Development and Natural Resource Management.