Bridge2Food Europe 2024

4–6 Jun 2024 | The Hague, Netherlands

Dr. Luis A. Fernandez ★ MANE

Vice President Open Innovation

MANE

Nice, France

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Bringing over 35 years of experience in the food industry, I am dedicated to driving positive change through innovative product and ingredient development

About me

§  Doctorate in Biochemistry; University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thesis: “Allulose as sucrose substitute in jams: Study of the technological aspects, sensory characteristics and impact in the glycemic response in rats”, 2022

§  Advanced Leadership Acceleration Program; IMD (Institute for Management Development, Lausanne, Switzerland), 2021

§  Leadership Expert Level Certification; SKEMA Business School, 2025

§  Licensed Practitioner Insights Discovery, 2025

§  European School of Coaching (level I certified), 2025

§  Adherent (European Mentoring and Coaching Council), 2025

Bringing over 35 years of experience in the food industry, I am dedicated to driving positive change through innovative product and ingredient development for the betterment of people diet and friendly for the planet. My expertise lies in a multifaceted approach, focusing primarily on flavor enhancement, sugar reduction, and taste modulation, including sweetening, mouthfeel optimization, umami and masking. Additionally, I actively contribute to advancements in plant-based foods, facilitating the transition to sustainable protein solutions. Furthermore, my involvement in health science extends to pioneering rare sugars and bioactives for glycemic index reduction. I thrive on exploring new frontiers, with a keen interest in fermentation processes for unlocking novel aromatic compounds, enzymatic reactions, and harnessing the power of natural extracts. Beyond my technical endeavors, I am deeply passionate about fostering leadership excellence, professional coaching and cultivating fulfilling work environments where individuals and teams can perform at their natural best. My behavioral profile is characterized by a dynamic blend of traits, aligning with the Insights Discovery style of energy preferences “yellow/red”.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 5 June 2024

09:00 - 09:15

Welcome & Opening with Bridge2Food and Summit Chair

Vincent Brain (Bridge2Food) and Dr. Luis Angel Fernandez (MANE) open the summit, giving a warm welcome to all.