Alain Dufait appointed as new Managing Director of Lutosa

Alain Dufait became the new Managing Director of Lutosa the 1st of April. He succeeds Alain Duranleau, that held this role over the past 5 years.

Alain Duranleau has been appointed Regional President of McCain for Continental Europe, Lutosa and Van Geloven, following the retirement of the current Regional President Erwin Pardon.

Alain Dufait brings 28 years of industrial production, sales and general management experiences at international level within the agri-food business.

Alain Duranleau:
 

"Alain holds high all the values that are part of Lutosa’s DNA and we are confident that he will continue supporting strong growth at Lutosa on international level."

Originally a Belgian family business, Lutosa NV runs two production sites: one in Leuze-en-Hainaut and one in Sint-Eloois-Vijve. Lutosa has a presence in more than 146 countries and is very proud of its 44 years’ experience in the potato industry.

Operating worldwide in the B-to-B sector, as well as in retail outside Europe, Lutosa produces and sells a wide range of frozen potato specialties and an organic range.