Tom Borup
About Tom Borup
Tom Borup is the Managing Director for Asia Pacific at JBT FoodTech, with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies, including Tetra Pak and Vestas aircoil. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and business management and has a proven track record in developing business strategies and driving growth in the protein processing sector.
Work at JBT FoodTech
Tom Borup has served as the Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region at JBT FoodTech since 2016. In this role, he has focused on enhancing business operations and driving growth within the protein processing sector. He has been instrumental in establishing a first-class Customer Care and Service organization tailored for the Asia Pacific market. His leadership has contributed to the development of an active mergers and acquisitions pipeline, aimed at exploring new business opportunities in the region.
Previous Experience at Tetra Pak
Prior to his current role, Tom Borup held several positions at Tetra Pak, including Managing Director of Tetra Pak Export in Dubai from 2011 to 2013, and Vice President of Technical Sales & Service for South & South East Asia from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at Tetra Pak also included roles as Director of Technical Sales & Service in Dubai and New Delhi, and Project and Sales Manager in Aarhus, Denmark. His extensive experience at Tetra Pak spanned over two decades and included leadership in technical sales and service.
Education and Expertise
Tom Borup holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Energy from Cranfield University, achieved in 1992. He also earned an Executive MBA focused on International Business Management from Henley Management College between 1999 and 2003. Additionally, he completed various advanced programs, including an Advanced Leadership Program at IMD and a Lean Turnaround course at Leading Lean Inc. His educational background supports his expertise in business strategy development and operational leadership.
Background in Engineering and Management
Tom Borup began his career with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern Denmark, completed in 1991. He has held managerial roles in various companies, including R&D Manager at Vestas Aircoil and General Manager at GEA Group. His background combines engineering knowledge with management skills, enabling him to lead teams effectively and implement business strategies in the manufacturing and processing sectors.
Achievements in Business Growth
Throughout his career, Tom Borup has played a key role in leveraging global accounts such as CP Foods, Tyson Foods, Cargill, and OSI to drive business growth in the Asia Pacific region. He has a proven track record of aligning business operations with global ethics and compliance policies, ensuring sustainable growth. His strategic focus has been on developing and implementing effective business strategies specifically for the protein processing sector.