Donald Nordeng graduated from Anaheim University’s Master of Business Administration degree program in Global Sustainable Management in 2010. During this time, he was the Managing Director for Ecocert Japan Ltd., the largest sustainable development carrier in the world. Nordeng later moved with his family to New Zealand to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of BioGro New Zealand Ltd. and Deputy Chair of the Organic Exporters Association of New Zealand. He is now recognized as an expert authority in helping companies refine and grow their business organically. Fast forward: Nordeng is now sharing his expertise in organic certification in his self-published book, Organic to the Core: Transform Your Business with the 6 Principles of Organic Certification. He recently launched a website at www.speakingorganic.com

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he has dedicated over 25 years of service to help CEOs achieve organic certification and access foreign markets. Donald has lived and worked in Japan, New Zealand and other parts of Asia and is a recognized expert authority in organic certification. His 6 key principles to help companies refine and grow their businesses organically has helped many internationally known brands such as Amy’s Kitchen, Muir Glen, Kikkoman, and Suntory. He lives with his family in Wellington, New Zealand.