Organizational changes in AAK’s Executive Committee

AAK appoints Nese Tagma as President, Sourcing, Trading & Sustainability

We are pleased to announce that Nese Tagma has been appointed President of Sourcing, Trading & Sustainability and will be joining AAK on September 1, 2025.

Nese brings extensive international experience from Cargill, where she held several senior roles—including Managing Director Strategy & Innovation for the Global Edible Oils Business, and previously, Managing Director for Edible Oils in Europe & Russia. Her career spans sourcing, trading, and general management across multiple markets, including France, Turkey, Romania, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

“I’m truly honored to be joining AAK—a company with a strong purpose, a global footprint, and a clear commitment to sustainability and innovation. I look forward to getting to know the team and working together to build on AAK’s strong sourcing and trading foundation while advancing our sustainability agenda.”
–Nese Tagma

Nese will report to Johan Westman, President and CEO, and will be located in the Netherlands.