150+

top-tier professionals

GourmetPro top-tiers professionals are high-quality industry veterans, innovators and doers. All of them have passed a rigorous screening process where they are evaluated on their expertise, growth mindset, communication skills, passion, and integrity.

North America

15%

Europe and
Middle East

30%

Asia Pacific

54%

30+

Countries

A diverse network

37% WOMEN

63% MEN

35+

Nationalities

17+ YEARS

AVERAGE EXPERIENCE

150+

professionals

Core Categories

Novel Food

Beverage

Foodservice

Functional Food

Coffee & Tea

Bakery & Pastry

Confectionary

Wine & Spirits

Ingredients

Frozen Food

Dairy

Equipment

Condiments

Functional Beverage

Culinary

The GourmetPro Screening Process

1 - Initial Screening

2 - First Interview

3 - Case Interview

4 - Continued Excellence

We carefully evaluate each professional's expertise and experience. We are very selective here; in average only 30% of the candidates go through this stage.

We carefully evaluate each candidates' expertise and attitude, assessing analytical skills, communication skills and business creativity. In average, only 55% of our candidates are qualified for the next interview.

We test the candidate with a real-world case study where candidates must demonstrate their problem-solving skills, expertise, and professionalism.

After the onboarding, we constantly assess our expert's performance based on client feedback, project outcomes, and ongoing team dynamics.

1 - Initial Screening

We carefully evaluate each professional's expertise and experience. We are very selective here; in average only 30% of the candidates go through this stage.

2 - First Interview

3 - Case Interview

We test the candidate with a real-world case study where candidates must demonstrate their problem-solving skills, expertise, and professionalism.

4 - Continued Excellence

After the onboarding, we constantly assess our expert's performance based on client feedback, project outcomes, and ongoing team dynamics.

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Raphaelle O'Connor

Strategic Advisory

Product Innovation

Markets:

Raphaelle, a seasoned food science expert, specializes in developing and commercializing functional foods and beverages.

Previously at:

Amgen, Nestle, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Pfizer, Wyeth Nutritionals

Phaedra Ruffalo

Market Intelligence

Strategic Advisory

Product Innovation

Markets:

Phaedra, a food futurist with 20+ years in food innovation marketing, re-energized 800+ products and led initiatives at the American Egg Board and MARS Foodservices.

Previously at:

Newly Weds Foods, American Egg Brand, Grupo Bimbo, Mars, Incorporated, Taylor Farms, The Kraft Heinz Company, Schwan's Food Co., Trader Joe's, SURGE Innovators

Matthew Smith

Consumer Intelligence

Market Intelligence

PR / Media

Markets:

Matthew is an successful marketing leader with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation across various industries, including FMCG.

Previously at:

Steuben Foods, Hero Pet Brands, Publicis Hawkeye, Keurig Dr Pepper, AB Brands, Mattel

Giang Duong

Commercial

Markets:

Giang is a Sales & Trade Marketing professional with 10+ years of experience in diverse channels such as Traditional trade, Modern On & Off trade.

Previously at:

Ambrostech, Mars, Incorporated, Coca-Cola, Masan Consumer Corporation, Friesland Campina, AIESEC

Jay Mota

Commercial

Compliance / Regulations

Operations / Supply Chain

Product Innovation

Markets:

Jay is an experienced F&B industry professional with experience across product development, marketing, branding & strategy.

Previously at:

Urban Platter, Plant Power India, Abbott Nutrition, Atom Consultancy, Atom Eats

Robert Hall

Commercial

Markets:

Rob, an Australian with 25+ years of brand and marketing experience in Asia, specializes in localizing F&B brands.

Previously at:

Dot 360, Mullen Lowe Open, Brand4Humans

Jan Vidal Riera

Commercial

Product Innovation

Market Intelligence

Markets:

Jan is a highly accomplished Senior Innovation & Market Development Executive with an extensive background in the foodtech industry.

Previously at:

Unilever, Agrolimen, Nutrition & Santé, Idilia Foods, Rebel Brands

Dan Follese

Product Innovation

Commercial

Strategic Advisory

Markets:

Dan is a veteran in the foodservice industry with 30+ years of experience blending classical culinary training with innovative food marketing.

Previously at:

Schreiber Foods, CSM Bakery Solutions, Food Trend Translator, Whole Foods Market, Shell's Seafood, Olive Garden

Kara Landau

Product Innovation

Markets:

Kara, "The Prebiotic Dietitian", is an entrepreneur and registered dietitian. She collaborates globally to develop and promote gut health-focused products.

Previously at:

Gut Feeling, Global Prebiotic Association, True Health Initiative, Uplift Food, Fleishman-Hillard, Dietitians Association of Australia, Royce Communications, Bupa Australia, New York Hospital Queens, Nutrition Australia, The Prebiotic Dietitian, Travelling Dietitian, Evia Yoghurt, Healthy Living Network

Melody Madhavan

Commercial

Markets:

Melody, a Commercial & Marketing MBA Intern/Japan Commercial Manager at UMAMI BIOWORKS, excels in brand management and marketing strategy.

Previously at:

Umami Bioworks, Burger King, Rémy Cointreau, L'Oréal, MUN Inc.

Jérome Dupont

Compliance / Regulations

Product Innovation

Commercial

Markets:

Jerome is a seasoned Senior Manager in Food & Flavors, excels in launching ventures and managing flavor ranges.

Previously at:

XSAMPLY, Puratos, Biotech Coaching, Galler Chocolatiers, Corman

Christine Couvelier

Strategic Advisory

Product Innovation

Markets:

Christine Couvelier is a renowned global culinary trendologist, executive chef, and culinary executive with a distinguished career in food innovation and sustainability.

Previously at:

Culinary Concierge, Trendi, Unilever, Maple Leaf Foods Inc, George Brown College, President’s Choice, Cara Operations

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