Impact Talk with Interstarch GmbH

About Interstach GmbH:

Interstarch GmbH has been producing a wide range of native and modified wheat starches as well as vital wheat gluten for various industries at its Elsteraue site since 2011. The products are key ingredients in the food, animal feed, and non-food industries. Today, the plant is one of the most modern and efficient starch factories in Europe, as Interstarch continuously modernizes and optimizes its facilities.
All products are sold under the AllStarch brand.

risk on mind:
"Mr. Yakovenko, thank you very much for taking the time for this conversation. Our collaboration has now been ongoing since 2023 – an exciting year in which we jointly set important priorities in risk management. Let’s look back on that."

risk on mind:
"What was the initial situation when you commissioned risk on mind?"

Anton Yakovenko (Interstarch GmbH):
"In 2023, our insurance situation was very challenging. Due to market pressure and the global risk environment, it was difficult to find property insurance on economically viable terms. Some insurers did not want to underwrite at all – others only at very high prices. We needed a clear, professionally grounded presentation of our actual risk profile in order to become attractive to the insurance market again."

risk on mind:
"How were we able to support you during this phase?"

Anton Yakovenko (Interstarch GmbH):
"You carried out very structured and in-depth risk analyses. In doing so, our actual risk level was presented objectively and transparently. That was a decisive moment. On this basis, we were able to develop measures together that were economically sensible for us as the operator and convincing for the insurers."

risk on mind:
"A key project was the specification and implementation of a new fire alarm system. How did you perceive that?"

Anton Yakovenko (Interstarch GmbH):
"risk on mind supported the entire project chain here:

• detailed technical specification,

• tendering,

• proposal comparison including price benchmarking,

• and the final negotiation process.

The result was impressive: we were able to implement a highly effective protective measure at optimal cost. That not only advanced us from a safety perspective, but also significantly improved our position in the insurance market."

risk on mind:
"Another major topic is NIS2. Where do we stand here?"

Anton Yakovenko (Interstarch GmbH):
"risk on mind took over the entire analysis phase:

• complete risk analyses,

• a very precise gap analysis,

• and an assessment of the risks in the context of the new EU directive.

Based on these results, action packages were compiled that we can implement optimally from an economic standpoint by 2027 – in other words, in time for the compliance deadline. You have clearly moved us forward here both strategically and operationally."

risk on mind:
"Currently, we are preparing the next steps in the area of Business Continuity Management (BCM) . What role does this play for Interstarch GmbH?"

Anton Yakovenko (Interstarch GmbH):
"BCM is becoming increasingly important – both from the perspective of NIS2 compliance and due to the growing demands of insurance companies. With risk on mind, we are now planning the next steps to position our company in this area in a structured and audit-ready way."

risk on mind:
"To conclude – how would you describe the collaboration?"

Anton Yakovenko (Interstarch GmbH):
"risk on mind is far more than an external consultant for us. The approach is practical, economically sound, and technically at the highest level. You have not only helped reduce risks, but also created real economic benefits – whether through better insurance terms or through efficient technical measures. We now see risk on mind as a strategic partner."

risk on mind:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Yakovenko, for the conversation and your trust. We look forward to the next steps together – especially in the areas of BCM and NIS2 implementation."