New York, New York, USA
September 15, 2009

Dr. Leif Kjaergaard, a veteran life and food science executive, has joined AgriCapital Advisors, AgriCapital's team of executives and professionals that provides deep industry knowledge. He will serve the special needs of agribusiness companies with his strong strategic and developmental skills in the life and food science areas, and will strengthen AgriCapital's capabilities in M&A and financings.

Dr. Kjaergaard has served in the agribusiness industry for over 25 years. His experience includes many years with Danisco A/S in various top level management positions. For five years he was responsible for strategy and business development, and had been strongly involved in the transformation of the company from being a north European sugar manufacturer to becoming a major global ingredients and biotech company through
internal development and a number of acquisitions.

He now serves as president of LEIF and FOOD SCIENCE, as well as a senior advisor in research policy for the EU commission and the Danish government. Dr. Kjaergaard’s experience includes research, development and application and has been responsible for collaborations with more than 50 public research institutions worldwide. Dr. Kjaergaard has worked with senior management and board of directors to develop strategic plans, and assisted in the implementation. In addition, Dr. Kjaergaard has served as a member of the board for several companies. With AgriCapital, Dr. Kjaergaard’s focus will be on life and food science.

RB Halaby, Chairman of AgriCapital, commented: “We are very pleased to have Dr. Kjaergaard join our team; his strong background will complement our efforts to meet the needs of the food sciences globally”

AgriCapital is a specialized investment banking firm focused on agribusiness. It provides advisory services related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; private placements of debt and equity; and corporate finance consulting. Since its inception in 1983, it has been involved in over 450 assignments on behalf of over 300 agribusiness.

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Published: September 15, 2009