Food and Agriculture Team

 

Tanja Asmussen
Senior Advisor | Public Affairs – Team Leader, Food & Agriculture (DACH Region, Berlin-based)
+49 30 5050 2105 // [email protected]

Tanja leads Denmark's Agriculture & Food advisory team across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, driving strategic public affairs initiatives and strengthening Denmark's economic diplomacy in the DACH region. With more than 30 years of experience, Tanja operates at the intersection of business, policy and stakeholder engagement. 

Her expertise includes public affairs, stakeholder management, government relations, market intelligence and growth strategies. She specializes in translating political and regulatory developments into actionable business opportunities, helping companies navigate complex environments and align commercial objectives with broader societal and policy priorities.

Based in Berlin and active across Brussels, Copenhagen and the wider DACH region, Tanja acts as a bridge-builder between industry, policymakers and key stakeholders, fostering partnerships and cross-border collaboration to support sustainable transformation and help shape resilient food systems for the future.

   

Expertise
Food & Agriculture
Market Research, Business Development, Public Affairs, Government Relations, Business and Export strategy, Matchmaking

Education
ED German – University of Southern Denmark

       
 

Astrid Rindom Nielsen
Commercial Advisor – Food & Agriculture // Biosolutions
Embassy of Denmark in Berlin
+49 3050502132 // [email protected]

Astrid joined the Trade Council at the Embassy in Berlin in May 2025. She is a commercial advisor in Food & Agriculture. Here Astrid assists Danish businesses in establishing and growing their presence in Germany. With a background in political science and experience from a Danish tech-start up, Astrid brings deep insights into political structures, strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of the challenges companies face when expanding into new markets – along with solid commercial expertise.

    Expertise
Market research, Strategic communication, Stakeholder management, Government Relations
Education
M.Sc. in Political Science, Aarhus University