Daniel Steiger is a Technology Intelligence Scout at Cargill with over 30 years of experience in the food and bio industry. He specializes in identifying emerging technologies and aligning them with business strategy. A State Certified Food Technologist, colleagues describe him as exceptional at understanding business needs, fostering collaboration, and connecting opportunities with internal capabilities.
His career uniquely combines deep technical expertise with hands-on experience, having started as a professional baker, confectioner, and chef before leading global R&D teams.
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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Technology Intelligence Scout
Job Level
Middle
Location
Germany
Personality Overview
How Daniel shows up
Big Picture Person
Relationship Oriented
Enthusiastic
They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.
Priorities
Topics Daniel cares about
Technology Scouting
His primary role involves identifying, assessing, and evaluating the technical and commercial value of current and future technologies for Cargill.
Food & Bio Innovation
He focuses on sourcing innovation in functional ingredients, alternative proteins, and novel processing technologies to build the company's R&D pipeline.
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Career
Work history
2-2022
Technology Intelligence Scout
Cargill
Manager Center of Expertise Texture – Emulsifiers
Cargill Texturizing Solutions, Deutschland GmbH & Co KG
Global Application Manager & Head of Application Specialty Centre Hamburg / Lecithin Development
Degussa Texturant Systems, Deutschland GmbH & Co KG
Application Specialist
Lucas Meyer GmbH & Co. KG
Professional Baker, Confectioner, and Chef Various Locations
Verschiedenen Standorten
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Education
1993 - 1995
State Certified Food Technologist
Technical College for Food Technology
1989 - 1991
Certified Confectioner
Apprenticeship - Baeckerei – Konditorei Café E. Bleschke
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