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Cris is Founder & CEO at beauty'in, Investor, Serial Entrepreneur and Shark Tank Brazil Host

Launched in 2010, Beauty In markets functional food and drinks with active ingredients for cosmetic and wellness. A prominent entrepreneur, Cris Arcangeli has also appeared as an investor on the reality television series Shark Tank Brasil.

Cris Arcangeli

Chief Executive Officer, Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Shark Tank Brazil Host

Hai is vice general manager at Tsingtao Brewery

Tsingtao is China's second largest beer maker and has more than 43,000 staff. Its products are exported to more than 80 countries.

Hai Liu

Vice General Manager

Tammy is Product Innovation Director at Welch's

As the world's premier producer of frozen potato specialties and retail appetizers, McCain Foods commands a massive global footprint backed by over 22,000 employees and 49 factories.

Tammy Butterworth

Senior Director Global R&D Operational Excellence

Andrea is Chief R&D Officer at Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz owns brands such as Philadelphia and Oscar Mayer, is active in 200+ countries and employs around 32,000 staff.

Andrea Budelli

Chief R&D Officer

Vikki is International Marketing Director at John West Foods

Thai Union Group PCL is a leading global seafood processor and exporter, employing over 10,000 people worldwide. The company’s diverse portfolio spans ambient, frozen, and chilled seafood products, alongside advanced marine-based pet care and nutritional ingredients.

Vikki Babb

International Marketing Director

Mitesh is Hub Director at Biscuit International

As Europe's premier private label biscuit manufacturer, Biscuit International commands a powerful regional footprint with over 5,000 employees and 32 factories, delivering tailored bakery solutions to more than 40 markets globally.

Mitesh Jamnadas

Hub Director

John is Managing Director at William Santus & Co

William Santus is a family business specialising in the manufacture & wholesale of confectionery since 1898. Uncle Joe’s is now the umbrella brand for hundreds of products supplied worldwide.

John Winnard MBE

Managing Director

Angels is Director General at Bimbo Iberia

Union Coop is one of the largest consumer cooperative in the United Arab Emirates. It operates 27 hypermarket branches and seven shopping malls.

Angels Solans

Director General

Dr. Asif Hasan is Group Head Consumer Insights at IFFCO

IFFCO is a United Arab Emirates based innovative and integrated multi food products Group. With an established global presence, the Group offers a wide range of food products, related derivatives, intermediates and services.

Asif Hasan

General Manager Consumer Insights

Based in Portugal, Paula is Head of Sustainability, Innovation & Strategy

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses with 11,800 employees and 60 subsidiaries.

Paula Amaral

Head of Sustainability, Innovation & Strategy

Pablo is Strategy, Portfolio & Planning Director at Mahou San Miguel

Mahou San Miguel is the sector leader with a production share of 32% in Spain. It has a team of over 3,800 and presence in over 70 countries.

Pablo De La Fuente

Strategy, Portfolio & Planning Director

Milana is Chief Marketing and R&D Officer at Al Ain Farms Group

Founded in 1981 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Al Ain Farms holds the distinction of being the first integrated dairy and poultry company established in the United Arab Emirates.

Milana Boskovic

Chief Marketing and R&D Officer

Mithun is Chief Executive FMCG at Wow Momo Foods

As India’s premier organized momo QSR brand, Wow! Momo Foods commands a powerful domestic footprint with over 850 outlets and 6,000 employees.

Mithun Appaiah

Chief Executive Officer – FMCG

Mikko is Chief Sales Officer at Raisio

Raisio is an international company specialised in healthy, responsibly produced food and fish feeds. In Raisio’s products, the focus is on well-being, health, good taste and sustainable development.

Mikko Lindqvist

Chief Sales Officer

Laura is Chief Marketing Officer at Jack Links

Established in 1986, but with a history that dates back to the 1880s, Jack Links is an American family owned manufacturer of jerky and protein snacks.

Laura De Groot-Trivulzio

Chief Marketing Officer

Alberto is Head of Communications & Advertising at Vicky Foods

Vicky Foods is a family-based group of companies specialised in manufacturing bread and pastry products, children’s foods and spreadable pastes. The group operates in 39 countries.

Alberto García

Head of Communications