180+
Experts
About GourmetPro
Global food and beverage expertise, curated for measurable growth.
GourmetPro's experts are industry operators, innovators, and doers. Every professional is rigorously screened for expertise, growth mindset, communication quality, and integrity before joining the network.
40+
Countries
17+
Average years of experience
Global footprint
Trusted expertise across high-priority countries
Our community spans key growth regions, giving you direct access to people who know how to execute in-market, not just advise from afar.
North America
15%
Europe and
Middle East
Middle East
30%
Asia Pacific
54%
40+ Countries
Diversity
A balanced network of perspectives
37% Women
63% Men
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Performance snapshot
Built for complex F&B go-to-market challenges
- 40+ Countries
- 180+ Experts
- 17+ Average years of experience
Coverage
Core categories we support
From ingredients to hospitality and innovation-led categories, our experts cover the full food and beverage value chain.
Quality assurance
The GourmetPro screening process
We keep quality high through a structured qualification system and ongoing performance review once experts are active on projects.
- 1 - Initial Screening
- 2 - First Interview
- 3 - Case Interview
- 4 - Continued Excellence
We evaluate each professional's expertise and experience. On average, only 30% of candidates move beyond this stage.
We assess analytical thinking, communication style, and business creativity. Around 55% of candidates continue to the next round.
Candidates solve a live market case to prove practical problem-solving, category depth, and professional judgement.
After onboarding, we continuously review performance through client feedback, project outcomes, and delivery quality.
- 1
Initial Screening
We evaluate each professional's expertise and experience. On average, only 30% of candidates move beyond this stage.
- 2
First Interview
We assess analytical thinking, communication style, and business creativity. Around 55% of candidates continue to the next round.
- 3
Case Interview
Candidates solve a live market case to prove practical problem-solving, category depth, and professional judgement.
- 4
Continued Excellence
After onboarding, we continuously review performance through client feedback, project outcomes, and delivery quality.
Hire GourmetPro talent
The GourmetPro network includes 180+ food and beverage experts across 40+ countries, ready to help you unlock growth in your next market.
Dennis Samala
Markets: 🇺🇸 US
Chef Dennis Samala, founder of Creative Culinary Concepts, brings over 30 years of experience in the food industry. He specializes in new product innovation, menu ideation, and culinary development
Claudie Le Roy
Markets: 🌍 ME🇦🇪 UAE
Claudie is a UAE-based food industry expert with 18+ years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development in France and the Middle East.
Raphaelle O'Connor
Markets: 🇪🇺 EU🇨🇳 CN
Raphaelle, a seasoned food science expert, specializes in developing and commercializing functional foods and beverages.
Matthew Smith
Markets: 🇺🇸 US
Matthew is an successful marketing leader with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation across various industries, including FMCG.
Giang Duong
Markets: 🇻🇳 VN
Giang specializes in go-to-market strategy, sales growth, execution excellence, consumer insight, and AI-driven marketing.
Jay Mota
Markets: 🇮🇳 IN
Jay is an experienced F&B industry professional with experience across product development, marketing, branding & strategy.
Kelvin Ng
Markets: 🌏 APAC🇸🇬 SG
Kelvin is a seasoned commercial executive with over 25 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, and brand building across global markets. Passionate about plant-based innovation, he currently serves as the Executive Vice President at Float Foods, driving growth strategies and forging strategic partnerships. Previously, as Director of ASEAN at Green Monday, Kelvin led three business units to success, establishing Omni Foods as a leading Asian plant-based brand in both retail and food service sectors. With a focus on profit and loss leadership and team management, he has consistently delivered outstanding results in the agri-food industry.
Rob Hall
Markets: 🇹🇭 TH🇦🇺 AU🌏 APAC
Rob, an Australian with 25+ years of brand and marketing experience in Asia, specializes in localizing F&B brands.
Dan Follese
Markets: 🇺🇸 US
Dan is a veteran in the foodservice industry with 30+ years of experience blending classical culinary training with innovative food marketing.
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