Meet the speakers

Meet Belgium-born Chef Emmanuel Stroobant. First trained in classical French cooking at several Michelin-starred restaurants, he opened his first restaurant in Liege at 23. Yearning for new challenges, Chef Emmanuel moved to United States, Australia, and Malaysia, where he was exposed to an innovative world of modern fusion cuisine.

In 1999, he settled down in Singapore with his wife, and together they founded fine dining French restaurant Saint Pierre in 2000. Saint Pierre’s modern French cuisine with an Asian accent is a reflection of Chef Emmanuel’s three-decade long culinary journey. His passion and dedication to French gastronomy has earned the restaurant numerous prestigious awards, including a Two Michelin Star accolade since 2019.

A vegetarian and avid yoga practitioner, Chef Emmanuel is also the ambassador of zero-waste, zero-starch WOW Noodle. He is the author of two cookbooks, Cuisine Unplugged and Vine Dining: White and has his own television series, Chef in Black, Chef in Black 2, and 36 Ways to Live.

Meet Eric Teo, an award-winning Singaporean celebrity chef with an impressive career spanning three decades. Chef Teo has garnered numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious World Gourmet Summit Executive Chef of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2009. His exceptional achievements earned him a place in the Awards of Excellence Hall of Fame in 2010. He was also recognized as the Best Western Cuisine Chef at the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards in the same year. In 2017, the Ukrainian Ambassador Dmytro Senik presented Chef Teo with the Lifetime Achievement award during the WGS Awards of Excellence.

Chef Teo holds the distinction of being the first Singaporean to be appointed as President of the Singapore Chefs’ Association from 2005 to 2013, and President of Bocuse d’Or Academy Singapore in 2017 and 2021. He has actively participated in various International Culinary Competitions as a Mentor and Deputy Head Judge.

A prominent figure in Singapore's culinary television programs, he has appeared on both Chinese and English shows for Mediacorp Corporation, including a guest appearance on MasterChef Asia in 2015. One of the highlights of his TV career was the program "King of Culinary" .

Executive Chef of Mandarin Oriental Singapore until 2011, since his departure Chef Eric has been running his consultancy company, ET Culinary Pte Ltd. In 2019, he co-founded 3 Embers Culinary Craft Pte Ltd, a catering company, with his long-time culinary-disciple, Chef Teo Yeow Siang. Their joint venture was met with resounding success, earning them the coveted Best Caterer of the Year Awards at the World Gourmet Awards in Singapore for both 2020 and 2022.

Meet Kwan Lui—entrepreneur, educator, and founder of At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy. Dr. Kwan Lui’s career in the culinary world took off when she founded the Asian Home Gourmet range of spice pastes. She began her career in education after selling her business and founded At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy in 2001. Since then, At-Sunrice has developed partnerships with universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, and Australia and receives 2,500 students a year from over 34 countries.

Dr. Lui is committed to promoting education in the culinary world and serves on the boards and committees of many universities, in addition to food, gastronomy, tourism, and education initiatives. She has been awarded two lifetime awards and an Honorary Doctorate in Education Leadership for her contributions to the educational landscape of the culinary world.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Dr. Kwan Lui will offer insights into the future of culinary education and share her expert advice for both educators and chefs looking to expand their educational and professional experiences.

Meet Chef Frank Fol – former chef/owner of Michelin star restaurant Sire Pynnock and Founder & Chairman of We’re Smart® World. For more than thirty years he has followed his passion for highlighting the culinary beauty of vegetables and fruits.

In 2018 he took We’re Smart® World to an international level and launched the "We’re Smart Green Guide." Throughout his career he has published more than twenty cookbooks around his philosophy, Think Vegetables! Think Fruit!

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 Chef Frank, alongside Chef Emile van der Staak, will give attendees expert advice on how to look towards the future with the ingredients and techniques they use and how to embrace vegetables and fruits as key ingredients in their dishes.

Meet Charlotte—found of Digital Boomerang, a multi-award-winning agency that offers technology innovations, marketing services, and creative support to clients in the private and public sector such as Health Promotion Board, Singapore Food Agency, and Starbucks.

Her agency’s creation of HealthHub has won several awards, including Frost & Sullivan Global Visionary Innovation Leadership Award in Healthcare Services 2016, Mob-Ex Best App (Gold), ASEAN ICT Award (Gold) among others. Her passion for machine learning has lead her to work with global partners to implement innovative marketing projects using AI. In her free time, she provides guidance on a Roblox metaverse for dreamers, especially little girls, "Dare to Dream," which is an initiative under the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO).".

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Charlotte Ong will share her expertise on how the culinary world can grapple with the challenges posed by AI and embrace the endless opportunities that it offers.

Meet KF Seetoh – the founder of Makansutra and creator of World Street Food Congress and Urban Hawker! KF Seetoh is a leading figure in the Singapore food scene, from his photography career to founding Makansutra, he is dedicating to highlighting Singapore cuisine on the global stage.

Driven by his passion for Singaporean cuisine, KF Seetoh is at the helm of Makansutra, an award-winning curator of diverse food-oriented activities such as Food Safaris, Car Rallies, Culinary Bazaars, and Food Festivals. Driven by his passion, KF Seetoh was instrumental in earning Hawker cuisine a place on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo, KF Seetoh will team up with Chef Eric Low to share the rich culinary history of Singapore alongside a live cooking demonstration of some iconic Hawker dishes!

Meet Chef Eric Low – a champion of Singapore and Teochew heritage cuisines and culinary consultant! Chef Eric has over 30 years of experience in the culinary world both in and out of the kitchen. He has curated award-winning culinary experiences in Singapore and across the world including in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and China.

Chef Eric Low founded Lush Epicurean in 2011 to share his culinary expertise with chefs and organizations in Singapore and beyond. His approach is inspired by chefs themselves, channeling his teachings into: Culinary management, Heritage, Education, and Feed.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Chef Eric Low will join KF Seetoh on the stage for a lively Hawker cuisine cooking demonstration and discussion about the UNESCO protected Singaporean delights!

Meet Chef Martin Blunos—who carries the title of Iron Chef Thailand and has the honor of earning two Michelin stars in his illustrious career. Chef Martin was both in Bath, UK to Latvian parents and channels his international experiences into his cuisine.

Chef Martin has worked in kitchens around the world and has been on television screens across the globe. His experiences opening restaurants around the world and learning how to showcase his culinary skills through the camera has made him an international culinary powerhouse.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Chef Martin Blunos will inspire attendees on the importance of resilience in the culinary industry and how chefs can take their careers to the next level on the global stage!

Meet doctor and scientist, Jeremy Lim. Jeremy is the CEO and Co-Founder of AMILI, Southeast Asia’s first precision microbiome company. AMILI seeks to unlock the power of the microbiome (the trillions of microbes that live in and around us) in improving human health. ‘Food for Health’ is a guiding maxim for AMILI which works with food brands to optimize food benefits for gut health.

Jeremy is a medical doctor by profession and trained in surgery and public health. He is also Director of the Leadership Institute for Global Health Transformation (LIGHT) at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. Jeremy is driven by a passion for how technology can improve health equity and make it easier for more people to access care.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Jeremy will share his insights into how the foods we eat can effect not only our physical heath, but our mood and brain health as well. He’ll also share his expert tips that chefs can implement to enhance the brain health benefits of the dishes we create.

Meet Chef David Veenstra and his daughter Joséphine. Chef David knew from a young age that he wanted to become a chef. He entered the culinary world as an apprentice chef after high school and has since worked at several leading restaurants as a chef and executive chef, and even owned his own restaurant. He has also worked as a culinary consultant for a high-end catering food supplier and is a top chef in molecular cuisine. For more than 11 years, he has been working as an independent chef, travelling all over the world to convey the specific characteristics of veal.

His daughter Joséphine trained in patisserie and is now training as an independent working chef, following in her father’s footsteps. This father-daughter duo enjoy making culinary discoveries together in the kitchen and learning from each other.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, David and Joséphine will walk you through everything you need to know about veal—from technical cuts to culinary techniques that highlight the beauty of veal.

Meet Ana Isabel Aragon Rubio – an experienced leader in the world of consumer goods and the current Sustainability and Nutrition Manager at Nestlé Professional! Ana has led teams in operations, communication, and R&D and is committed to helping companies and brands incorporate sustainability in every area of their business.

Ana began her professional journey working to enhance the nutritional value of products in food factories and then transitioned this work to her first global assignment in sustainability strategy and execution, which reinforced her belief in interconnectedness and sustainability.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Ana will share her expert advice that chefs can follow to promote sustainability and nutrition in the food service industry to create a healthier future for customers and the planet.

Meet Belinda—an expert in helping associations take their strategic planning to the next level and overcome their challenges. With over 30 years of experience working with associations, Belinda is an expert at giving practical ideas and information that participants can immediately implement in their important work.

Belinda has become a go-to expert in her field and has earned a reputation for her knack for turning complex challenges into manageable tasks. She has endless knowledge that she is excited to apply to the culinary world—from association strategy and membership models to artificial intelligence.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Belinda will use her highly collaborative approach to guide our association members and leaders to overcome whatever challenges they are facing!

Meet Christophe Megel – Executive Director of Q Industries and experienced culinary leader! Chef Christophe has worked in top restaurants across the world, including under the culinary icon Alain Ducasse. He brought his skills in the kitchen to Singapore in 1999 as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia and took on the role of President for Bocuse d’Or Singapore in 2002.

In 2014 Chef Christophe founded A-munition to provide necessary strategic business and management insights to food and beverage operators. He now serves as the Executive Director at Q Industries, a leading supplier to the hospitality industry!

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Chef Christophe will advise chefs on how they can stay the most up to date on emerging technologies in the culinary industry and leverage them to enhance their work in and out of the kitchen!

Meet Claire Geale, an expert in identifying growth and innovation opportunities, who brings in a wealth of knowledge from over 20 years of experience in the industry. Claire is currently the Head of Insights - Core Dairy at Fonterra

Claire has had leading insight roles at Holland & Barrett International, Mars Europe, Coca-Cola Europe and Coca-Cola Oceania, where her leadership has embedded insights into core business processes and strategies across international markets. With over two decades of experience driving insights across global markets, Claire has an impressive track record in the field of consumer and food service trends!

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Claire will present “Beyond the Plate: Consumer trends in Foodservice”, which gives an insight into the importance of customer trends and how they influence dining expectations and preferences!

Meet Michele Cadamuro, Chief Design Officer at Electrolux Professional Group. He completed his Master of Product and Industrial Design at IUAV University of Venice and has a commendable record of experience in the field of innovative design.

Recognized for his talents, he has been awarded with many international design and innovation awards such as the Red dot Design Award, Good Design award, Compasso d’oro aard, Janus de L’industrie and others! Michele encourages young chefs to undertake novel approaches and be daring in pursuing them. He stands by the notion that victory belongs to the most tenacious.

At the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024, Michele will be a panelist on “The Digital Revolution in the Kitchen,” where a candid discussion on the importance of thinking radically in the industry to stay on top of trends and much more is discussed.