Volunteer Profile: Christian Wienecke

Christian Wienecke leads the profit improvement transformation of Cargill’s European Edible Oils Business and is based in the Netherlands. Since he began volunteering for PFS  two years ago, he has worked continuously on business and strategic planning projects with different clients across Kenya, including two millers and one dairy company. 

 

One project Christian contributed to was especially meaningful. He and Patrick Bowe, a business development manager at Cargill, developed a strategic plan for a Kenyan miller, which the client adopted and used to guide the construction of their new facility. This new facility is three times the size of their original space and will drastically increase their production capacity (maize flour line will increase to 26 metric tons/day, and a brand new wheat flour line will produce 24 metric tons/day).  Christian's contributions do not stop there. He is currently on another project team helping a dairy company improve their supply chain operations and management.

When asked what inspires his volunteerism Christian says, "Being in touch with local people in Kenya and seeing their reactions to recommendations and enhancing a plan, it's really priceless. You are doing something great there and you know you can really help people... you can really play a role to nourish the world." 

And there is appreciation on both sides. Our field staff have applauded his commitment and the insights his offers his project teams and clients.