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Vasia Papailia – Greece

Vasia Papailia – Greece
9 June 2021

Vasia Papailia is the Special Communications Advisor to the Governor of South Aegean, Greece. Her main…

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Dr. Dezső Kovács – Hungary

Dr. Dezső Kovács – Hungary
8 June 2021

Dr. Kovács taught at the Economic and Social Sciences Faculty of Szent István University in Gödöllő, Hungary…

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Randie Anderson – Jamaica

Randie Anderson – Jamaica
8 June 2021

A culinary connoisseur from the age of six, Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Services at Montego Bay…

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Wendy Barrie – Scotland

Wendy Barrie – Scotland
16 March 2021

Cook, food writer and specialist in Food Tourism and Quality Assurance, Wendy founded her…

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Emanuela Panke – Israel

Emanuela Panke – Israel
10 December 2020

General Manager – Iter Vitis Les Chemins de la Vigne en Europe (Cultural Route of the…

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Dorian Lungu – Romania

Dorian Lungu – Romania
26 August 2020

Passionate about innovation, mixed cultures and chocolate, Dorian Lungu specialised in…

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Katerina Christodoulou – Cyprus

Katerina Christodoulou – Cyprus
14 May 2020

Katerina Christodoulou is the owner of two companies based in Cyprus: My Ideal Credere and…

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Joana Santos – Portugal

Joana Santos – Portugal
14 May 2020

Joana Santos is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the Polytechnic Institute of…

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Barbara Zmrzlikar – Slovenia

Barbara Zmrzlikar – Slovenia
23 March 2020

Barbara is a marketing and tourism professional with more than 25 years of experience. As the head of the Research…

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Jesper Borg Christensen – Denmark

Jesper Borg Christensen – Denmark
11 February 2020

Jesper is a founding member of the European Region of Gastronomy network and has for…

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Ariadna Ribas Merino – Spain

Ariadna Ribas Merino – Spain
18 November 2019

Wine & Food Tourism Brand Manager – Catalan Tourist Board Ariadna Ribas Merino is an…

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Heidi Lazani – Greece

Heidi Lazani – Greece
20 September 2019

Heidi Lazani is a communication specialist, political scientist and founder of Bespoke Communications…

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EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

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Joan Roca

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.

FOOD FILM MENU

AMBASSADOR

Robert Oliver

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

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

AMBASSADOR

Ana Roš

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

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

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

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

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

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

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

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

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

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

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

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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