Ron Cracknell, Quality Assurance Manager

Ron Cracknell: "I believe people are the company’s most important resource."

Ron Cracknell has been employed at Chr. Hansen’s Melbourne office since 2002. Prior to joining the company he worked extensively in the food industry then decided to take a two-year sabbatical before searching for a food technology global role.

My Job

In both the QA and regional technical roles, I work closely with a very diverse group of regional and international people. I am the point of contact in Australia when international affiliates require correct answers to questions relating to Food Regulations, Regulatory Affairs, information for technical applications and the nutritional allergen status of Chr. Hansen products throughout the region.

My Responsibilities

As QA Manager and Technical Services Manager, I see it as my responsibility to draw out the skills and talents of the people who report to me and develop them to their fullest potential.

I am very impressed with the cooperation and excellent interaction especially considering the geographical dimension of my job. I am always inspired after attending seminars in Denmark where I have met and formed a network for knowledge sharing - I know who to contact when a situation arises.  

My Motivation

I am motivated by the strong leaders of our company, who are focused on giving every employee direction and opportunities for personal and professional development. I believe people are the company’s most important resource and I am proud to work for a company that is well known in the industry for its good, solid reputation. I appreciate that my experience affords me the respect of my colleagues and the trust my managers have in my ability is very satisfying.