Editor Karen Lee sits down with DeLaval President and CEO Joakim Rosengren to hear his views on sustainability, the future of milking equipment, dairy on an international stage and what motivates him during tough times. Rosengren also shares a couple of interesting, yet short-lived, milking equipment innovations that can be found in the company’s museum in Sweden.

 

Here is a breakdown of the episode:

What is the origin of DeLaval’s vision of sustainability? [2:47]

How is sustainability implemented throughout the work that DeLaval does? [5:24]

In what ways has the evolution of milking equipment played into sustainability for dairy farms? [7:42]

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What future changes do you see for how cows are milked? [8:37]

What products you are really proud of? [9:36]

Were there any products or concepts of products that never made it to market? [10:34]

What do you see taking place in dairy industries around the world that excites you about the future? [13:31]

What is happening out there that makes you worry about the future for dairy? [15:04]

What is your favorite part of your job? [16:05]

Do you have a favorite quote that you live by? [17:22]

Can you think of a small purchase you’ve made recently that has made an improvement in your life? [17:46]

When you are having a bad day, what motivates you to keep going? [18:42]

 

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