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HomeOur Experts

Cáit Noone – Ireland

Cáit Noone – Ireland
29 May 2016

Cáit is an internationally experienced educator and has worked in the UK, Switzerland and China. She…

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Pelle Andersen – Denmark

Pelle Andersen – Denmark
29 May 2016

Pelle is the Managing Director of Food Organisation of Denmark (FOOD). FOOD is a small public-private…

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Laura Rosano – Uruguay

Laura Rosano – Uruguay
26 May 2016

Laura Rosano is the National Coordinator of Slow Food International in Uruguay, and Director of Verde Oliva, a company…

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Dr. Valeria Campos – Chile

Dr. Valeria Campos – Chile
26 May 2016

Dr. Valeria Campos studies the subject of food and human feeding from a philosophical and anthropological point of view…

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Jutamas Wisansing, PhD – Thailand

Jutamas Wisansing, PhD – Thailand
28 January 2016

Jutamas Wisansing completed a bachelor degree, majoring in television production. After exploring the field of Drama… 

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Dimitrije Vujadinović – Serbia

Dimitrije Vujadinović – Serbia
28 January 2016

Dimitrije Vujadinović is a Member of the Journalist Independent Association of Serbia and International Federation…

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Prof. Dr. Lidia Varbanova – Bulgaria

Prof. Dr. Lidia Varbanova – Bulgaria
28 January 2016

Prof. Dr. Lidia Varbanova has professional experience in Canada, Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. She works as a…

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Prof. Michele Trimarchi – Italy

Prof. Michele Trimarchi – Italy
28 January 2016

Professor of Public Economics (Magna Graecia University in Catanzaro), Michele teaches Cultural Economics…

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Dr. Jordi Tresserras – Spain

Dr. Jordi Tresserras – Spain
28 January 2016

Jordi Tresserras is currently a consultant for UNESCO, the European Union and the Organization of Ibero-American…

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Tanja Strugar – Serbia

Tanja Strugar – Serbia
28 January 2016

Tanja Strugar grew up living in various countries around the world. China, Lebanon, Israel, Italy, South Africa,…

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Paul Schafer – Canada

Paul Schafer – Canada
28 January 2016

Founder and Director of the World Culture Project, he has worked in the arts and cultural field…

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Dr. Fazli Sattar – Pakistan

Dr. Fazli Sattar – Pakistan
28 January 2016

Dr. Fazli Sattar holds an International Master Degree in Economics and Administration of Cultural Heritage…

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Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

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Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

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Ramon Sentmartí

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

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Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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