Julie Heine

Julie Heine

President & CCO at Kalsec, Inc.


Julie Heine is the President and Chief Commercial Officer at Kalsec, a private and sustainable ingredient manufacturer to the Savory Foods and Brewed Beverages markets through a focus on Taste & Sensory Solutions, Natural Colors, Food Protection, and Brewing Solutions.  

Julie’s career at Kalsec has centered on building global, high-performing, and diverse commercial teams, which have been key to the company’s sales growth streak spanning the more than 25 consecutive years Julie has been with the company. With her recent promotion to President in October 2022, Julie expands her responsibilities to lead Research and Development, a team that uniquely reflects the culture of diversity, innovation, and creativity for which Kalsec is recognized.

As a leader of a certified B Corporation, Julie is passionate about taking Kalsec to new heights by unlocking the potential of the talented and diverse people at Kalsec and leaving behind a legacy of having been an inclusive leader. Congruent with her professional interests, Julie volunteers as a board member for Lake Trust Credit Union. Lake Trust is a purpose-driven, community development financial institution headquartered in Brighton, MI, with a vision for a world in which everyone thrives.