Kris Knudson

Kris joined CPM in 2017 as Global VP Liquids Segment Leader for CPM Crown. He was promoted to General Manager, Engineered Solutions in January 2022 and appointed President, Engineered Solutions in August 2024. Kris has 25 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in diverse functions, including engineering, operations, product line management, sales, and marketing. Prior to joining CPM, Kris worked for Cargill for 20 years. In his current role, Kris is responsible for the leadership and growth of CPM Engineering Solutions, which includes the world-renowned Crown brand. Kris holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Montana State University.