Daniel Peters

Leiter F&E Industrie @ Emmi Group // Transforming Food Systems | Leading with Purpose. Innovating with Expertise.

Unterentfelden, Aargau, Switzerland

About

I believe food is more than sustenance — it's connection, joy, and well-being. As a food scientist and team leader in the dairy industry, I combine deep technical expertise with people-centered leadership to drive meaningful innovation and operational excellence. Over the years, I’ve led cross-functional projects across product and process development, particularly in milk, cream, butter and milk powders. I’m passionate about turning complex challenges into elegant, efficient solutions — always with a mindset of continuous learning, empathy, and integrity. Currently pursuing my second Master's in Management, Technology & Economics at ETH Zurich, I strive to bridge the gap between science and strategy. Whether it’s empowering teams, improving processes, or shaping long-term direction, I lead with purpose and innovate with expertise.

Experience

  • Emmi Group (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Leiter F&E Industrie
      Jan 2026 - Present · 10 mos

    • Suhr & Dagmersellen
      Present

    • Teamleiter Entwicklung Milchprodukte
      Oct 2020 - Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      • Führung und Organisation der Entwicklungsabteilungen Suhr (MiRaBu) und Dagmersellen (Pulver & Konzentrate) mit Team aus Fachexperten und Projektleitern (5 Personen). • Proaktive Produkte-, Technologie- und Wissensentwicklung • Nachhaltige Führung und Mitarbeiterentwicklung • Frühzeitige Abstimmung Ressourcenpool und Ressourcenanforderung • Direkter Projektlead R&D in Betriebsprojekt

    • Leiter Entwicklung Suhr
      Apr 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Projektleiter Entwicklung Molkereiprodukte
      Jul 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Fachspezialist Stammdaten & Entwicklung
      Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr

  • Qualitätssicherung at Hilcona AG
    Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 · 5 mos

  • Assistenz Praktikum Food Technology at ETH Zürich
    Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 · 3 mos