Kurt Stoffel
Independent Director
Meet Kurt
Highlights
Member, board of directors since 2023
Committees: Audit; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Other boards: SARIA Group (2007-2018), L. Stroetmann Group (1999-2018)
Expertise
Kurt Stoffel served as an Executive Partner of L. Stroetmann Group, a leading food wholesale and retail, pet food, seeds trading, and real estate development company from 2018 to 2023. Prior to this role, he demonstrated his dedication to L. Stroetmann's success by serving as a member and Chairman of its Advisory Board for close to two decades. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of the food and petfood industries.
Kurt held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board at SARIA Group, a global company headquartered in Germany, from 2007-2018. SARIA Group specializes in converting animal by-products into sustainable ingredients for various sectors, including food, animal feed, pet food, pharmaceuticals and energy. During his tenure, Kurt established SARIA Group as a leader in sustainable solutions, emphasizing responsible resource utilization and the development of innovative ingredients.
Before his role as CEO, Kurt served as SARIA Group's Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director from 2002 to 2007. His contributions extended beyond financial management, as he assumed responsibility for the company's Spanish operations and biodiesel division. Furthermore, from 2008 to 2009, he served as President of the German Biodiesel Association, showcasing his dedication to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
From 1994 to 2001, Kurt served in a variety of management positions, including Chief Financial Officer responsible for two brewery operations, at Oetker Group, an international leading German food company. His expertise in financial management and brewery operations provided him with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the food industry.
Skills and qualifications
Kurt brings a wealth of global operations experience to Darling Ingredients, thanks to his impressive tenure as a leader at SARIA Group. His expertise aligns perfectly with the Company's core objective of developing renewable food, feed and fuel solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.
Kurt's presence on the board ensures that the Company remains at the forefront of the agribusiness industry. By leveraging his global operations experience, Kurt helps drive the Company's mission forward, creating innovative and responsible solutions to meet the growing demands of our planet's population. His esteemed background reinforces the Company’s dedication to providing sustainable, high-quality products while prioritizing the health and well-being of humans, animals and the environment.
Kurt Stoffel served as an Executive Partner of L. Stroetmann Group, a leading food wholesale and retail, pet food, seeds trading, and real estate development company from 2018 to 2023. Prior to this role, he demonstrated his dedication to L. Stroetmann's success by serving as a member and Chairman of its Advisory Board for close to two decades. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of the food and petfood industries.
Kurt held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board at SARIA Group, a global company headquartered in Germany, from 2007-2018. SARIA Group specializes in converting animal by-products into sustainable ingredients for various sectors, including food, animal feed, pet food, pharmaceuticals and energy. During his tenure, Kurt established SARIA Group as a leader in sustainable solutions, emphasizing responsible resource utilization and the development of innovative ingredients.
Before his role as CEO, Kurt served as SARIA Group's Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director from 2002 to 2007. His contributions extended beyond financial management, as he assumed responsibility for the company's Spanish operations and biodiesel division. Furthermore, from 2008 to 2009, he served as President of the German Biodiesel Association, showcasing his dedication to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
From 1994 to 2001, Kurt served in a variety of management positions, including Chief Financial Officer responsible for two brewery operations, at Oetker Group, an international leading German food company. His expertise in financial management and brewery operations provided him with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the food industry.
Skills and qualifications
Kurt brings a wealth of global operations experience to Darling Ingredients, thanks to his impressive tenure as a leader at SARIA Group. His expertise aligns perfectly with the Company's core objective of developing renewable food, feed and fuel solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.
Kurt's presence on the board ensures that the Company remains at the forefront of the agribusiness industry. By leveraging his global operations experience, Kurt helps drive the Company's mission forward, creating innovative and responsible solutions to meet the growing demands of our planet's population. His esteemed background reinforces the Company’s dedication to providing sustainable, high-quality products while prioritizing the health and well-being of humans, animals and the environment.