13th European Foodservice Summit
The Summit is the number one European platform for the restaurant industry. Issues we discuss are trendsetting and on tomorrow’s agenda. Together we have created a think tank to analyse the most important changes in the industry as well as an annual forum where we may all share our thoughts on a regular basis.
Speakers
David Bosshart
Switzerland
Author, Speaker, Executive Advisor. Dr. David Bosshart was CEO of the GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute for consumption, economic and social studies from 1999 to 2020. Since 2020 he has been President of the Gottlieb and Adele Duttweiler Foundation.
Stéphane Garelli
Switzerland
Stéphane Garelli is a world authority on competitiveness. Professor at IMD (Institute of Management Development) in Lausanne, closely connected to the world of business. He was Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and of the Davos Symposium for many years. Stéphane reads today’s global economic picture better than anyone else. Presentations challenge people to think ‘outside the box’
Martina Kühne
Switzerland
Senior Researcher am GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institut. Kühne analysiert gesellschaftliche, wirtschaftliche und technologische Veränderungen mit den Schwerpunkten Konsum, Handel und Mobilität.
Jochen Pinsker
Germany
Jochen Pinsker is Senior Vice President Foodservice Europe of this leading foodservice market research company, where he has been working for nearly 20 years. NPD is the source for information on consumer purchases of commercially prepared meals, snacks & drinks. Tools: Crest, sales track & supply track.
Christopher C. Muller
USA
Chris Muller is a leading academic expert in the field of restaurant management. His research has focused on multi-unit organizations, development and growth, and the training of multi-unit managers and leaders. He has held positions at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, UCF’s Rosen College, Boston University, and is currently Courtesy Professor of Executive Education at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality. He is an author and has lectured around the globe.
Mert Askin
UAE
Mert Askin is President of Food & Beverage division at Azadea Group, that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East and Africa. The foodservice portfolio includes PAUL, Eataly, The Butcher Shop & Grill, and Kosebasi.
Joe Bastianich
USA
Restaurateur, vineyard owner, a judge on U.S. television shows MasterChef and MasterChef Italia. Along with partners, he brought Eataly, the largest artisanal food and wine market in the world, to New York. Author of ’Restaurant Man’.
David Baumgartner
Switzerland
Founder and managing director of dean&david. He developed his food concept – healthy, local and top quality – during a half-year trip around the world after completing his studies in political science and economics, and opened the first store under the motto ‘Fresh to eat’ in March 2007.
Ignasi Ferrer
Spain
CEO of The Eat Out Group, one of the leading groups in the Spanish restaurant industry. He joined the company as Franchise Manager and developed his career in the areas of Marketing, Operations, and Development. He graduated from Georgetown University (Global Executive MBA).
Herwig Niggemann
Germany
Owner and Managing Director of the Niggemann GmbH (‘fresh’ food distribution). He has been working with major chains for many years, providing both ideas and supply services. He is a leading voice for new higher level training approaches for young restaurant people in Europe.
Frank Schirrmacher
Germany
Co-publisher and features editor of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. His best-selling book, ‘Das Methusalem-Komplott’ has been translated into 21 languages. His latest book ‘Payback’ (2009) has received many awards and is also a bestseller.
Ron Shaich
USA
Founder, Chairman and Co-CEO of Panera Bread Company. He has received the 2011 MUFSO Pioneer Award for being one of the most significant contributors in the history of the US foodservice industry. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Gretel Weiss
Germany
Gretel Weiss is co-founder and publisher of the two leading trade magazines – food-service (since 1982) and foodservice Europe & Middle East (since 1998). She is a recognized expert with insider knowledge of the chain-restaurant industry. Her background is farming, university degrees in Nutritional Science and Economics.
Jim Sullivan
USA
CEO and founder of Sullivision.com. He has built his reputation designing successful leadership, sales, marketing, and customer service programs for the Top 200 foodservice and retail chains. Author of the Bestsellers ‘Multi Unit Leadership’ and ‘Fundamentals: 9 Ways to Be Brilliant at the Basics’.
Alan Yau
China
One of Europe’s most influential restaurant concept creators. He is the father of formats like Wagamama and Michelin-rated Hakkasan. Yau received the honour of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution to the British restaurant industry.
Peter Herzog
Switzerland
Seit über 25 Jahren ist Peter Herzog in nationalen und internationalen Führungspositionen tätig. Heute ist er Head Operations und Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung beim GDI und Berater.
Peter Kern
Switzerland
Certified architect, interior and product designer. He designs restaurants, bars, hotels, retail stores etc. and also has a broad experience in renovating and restoration in gold premises at home and abroad.
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