News. 16/11/23

Søren S. Overgaard joins DSI Dantech as Group CEO

Søren S. Overgaard joins DSI Dantech, one of the leading global suppliers of freezing, cooling and heating technology to the food processing industry, as the group’s new CEO. Søren was previously the CEO at A/S Cimbria, Vice President at AGCO, and latest CEO at Skiold. He holds a degree in engineering and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).

“We are excited that Søren is joining DSI Dantech Group as CEO. His in-depth knowledge and extensive experience from large scale industry within food processing will be instrumental for DSI Dantech as the company is taking the next step in its rapid growth journey with the vision to become the global industry leader within thermal treatment technology, says Oskar Lindholm-Wu, Partner at Procuritas.

DSI Dantech currently has 300 employees and over 10 000 solutions installed globally. Søren S. Overgaard will officially assume his role as CEO on the 15th of November.

“I’m very happy to join DSI Dantech Group and embark on this journey with the impressive team that has built a strong, niche market leader through successful M&A and solid organic growth, says Søren S. Overgaard, I am looking forward to work with the strong team in place and to continue to build the global leader within thermal treatment in the food processing industry.

About DSI Dantech Group
DSI Dantech is built on the work of three formerly family-owned organizations with strong track records; Belgian Cryogenic Equipment and Services NV, one of the world’s largest independent suppliers of cryogenic freezing technology, Dantech Freezing Systems A/S, a leading global player in mechanical freezing, and DSI Freezing Solutions A/S, the global market leader in plate freezing.

The group has 300 employees, more than 100 years of knowledge within IQF (individual quick freezing) and plate freezing, and more than 10 000 solutions installed around the world. To support our present and future customers, DSI are represented with offices, production, agents, and dealers across the globe.

www.dsidantech.com

About Procuritas
Procuritas is a private equity investor, focused on investing in and growing Nordic mid-market companies. With a passion for business, hands-on active ownership approach and more than thirty-year record from a large variety of transactions, it has supported more than 45 companies in accelerating their growth and realizing their true business potential. As owners, Procuritas is characterized by its enthusiasm, commitment, and strong belief that it is an ally in the quest to build strong and sustainable businesses.

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