Office
Swiss Food Research
Technoparkstrasse 1
8005 Zürich
Switzerland
mobile: +41 79 766 87 59
contact@swissfoodresearch.ch
Dr. Lucas Grob
CEO
Lucas holds a PhD in food process engineering from the ETH Zurich. Innovations are omnipresent for him, from the development of thermostable chocolate, microstructured powders and the process design for the extraction of microplastics. He is passionate about transferring knowledge and developing ideas from science to business. Dedicated and continuous support of early stage ideas and pioneering projects are key to drive effective innovations for a sustainable future.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 766 87 59
lucas.grob@swissfoodresearch.ch
Dr. Lucas Grob
CEO
Lucas holds a PhD in food process engineering from the ETH Zurich. Innovations are omnipresent for him, from the development of thermostable chocolate, microstructured powders and the process design for the extraction of microplastics. He is passionate about transferring knowledge and developing ideas from science to business. Dedicated and continuous support of early stage ideas and pioneering projects are key to drive effective innovations for a sustainable future.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 766 87 59
lucas.grob@swissfoodresearch.ch
Marina Helm Romaneschi
Marketing & Innovation Strategy
Through her work in international corporations, start-ups, educational and networking organizations, Marina has a profound knowledge of Agro Food Ecosystems. Further education courses at IMD, Lausanne, and UC Berkeley Extension, California for business creation and leadership sparked her curiosity for innovation. With a holistic mindset, she develops strategies and translates them into new business areas, concepts, and partnerships. Today with a special focus on people and the environment. She loves to discover, promote, and coach development potential and to accompany innovation processes in the Innovation Booster, among other things.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 458 8994
Marina.Helm@swissfoodresearch.ch
Marina Helm Romaneschi
Marketing & Innovation Strategy
Through her work in international corporations, start-ups, educational and networking organizations, Marina has a profound knowledge of Agro Food Ecosystems. Further education courses at IMD, Lausanne, and UC Berkeley Extension, California for business creation and leadership sparked her curiosity for innovation. With a holistic mindset, she develops strategies and translates them into new business areas, concepts, and partnerships. Today with a special focus on people and the environment. She loves to discover, promote, and coach development potential and to accompany innovation processes in the Innovation Booster, among other things.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 458 8994
Marina.Helm@swissfoodresearch.ch
Corinne Stämpfli
Communication Manager
Corinne brings wide experience in communication and event management and strengthens the team with her know-how, her languages and her creativity. Her aim: to provide the industry and its players the media attention they deserve and design events as network platform and springboard for start-ups. With energy and the firm conviction that “the environment is the best investment”, she supports the team in promoting the agro-food system to more sustainability, so we can offer a better world to the next generations.
Contact
Mobile: +41 76 579 4842
corinne.staempfli@swissfoodresearch.ch
Corinne Stämpfli
Communication Manager
Corinne brings wide experience in communication and event management and strengthens the team with her know-how, her languages and her creativity. Her aim: to provide the industry and its players the media attention they deserve and design events as network platform and springboard for start-ups. With energy and the firm conviction that “the environment is the best investment”, she supports the team in promoting the agro-food system to more sustainability, so we can offer a better world to the next generations.
Contact
Mobile: +41 76 579 4842
corinne.staempfli@swissfoodresearch.ch
Jan Biehl
Strategic Innovation & Scaling
Bringing in a broad and versatile experience in Science and Technology as well as Business Development and Scaling up, Jan has a strong drive for Science Driven Food Tech and sustainable Innovation. Throughout his career in the global corporate world as well as in Start-up environment, his passion was always about mentoring talent and enabling teams to develop, grow and implement disruptive innovation ideas. Jan engages in new technologies and sustainable solutions together with the members of Swiss Food Research alongside the existing food manufacturing footprint.
Contact
Mobile: +41 77 428 4909
jan.biehl@swissfoodresearch.ch
Jan Biehl
Strategic Innovation & Scaling
Bringing in a broad and versatile experience in Science and Technology as well as Business Development and Scaling up, Jan has a strong drive for Science Driven Food Tech and sustainable Innovation. Throughout his career in the global corporate world as well as in Start-up environment, his passion was always about mentoring talent and enabling teams to develop, grow and implement disruptive innovation ideas. Jan engages in new technologies and sustainable solutions together with the members of Swiss Food Research alongside the existing food manufacturing footprint.
Contact
Mobile: +41 77 428 4909
jan.biehl@swissfoodresearch.ch
Helene Renaux
Innovation Manager
Helene is fascinated by how ideas get rolling when people pull together. To achieve this, she likes to start by analyzing the problem, network the relevant stakeholders and create a common understanding of the problem between agricultural production, trade, sales and consumption. As an agricultural scientist, she brings the perspective of agriculture to Swiss Food Research. She has already worked in research and administration, as well as for young companies.
Contact
Mobile: +41 77 412 82 25
helene.renaux@swissfoodresearch.ch
Helene Renaux
Innovation Manager
Helene is fascinated by how ideas get rolling when people pull together. To achieve this, she likes to start by analyzing the problem, network the relevant stakeholders and create a common understanding of the problem between agricultural production, trade, sales and consumption. As an agricultural scientist, she brings the perspective of agriculture to Swiss Food Research. She has already worked in research and administration, as well as for young companies.
Contact
Mobile: +41 77 412 82 25
helene.renaux@swissfoodresearch.ch
Leila Pamingle
Innovation Manager
Leila is passionate about the intersection of food, innovation, and sustainability. With broad experience across international companies, start-ups, and non-profits, she has worked extensively in product development within the food industry, as well as in sustainable cities and behavior change initiatives. She is dedicated to supporting the development of innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Her collaborative approach leverages collective intelligence, empowering teams to lead transformative projects. As a mentor and innovation advocate, Leila is skilled at fostering cross-sector partnerships, enabling businesses to explore new opportunities and tackle complex challenges in the evolving food industry.
Contact
Mobile: +78 316 94 95
leila.pamingle@swissfoodresearch.ch
Leila Pamingle
Innovation Manager
Leila is passionate about the intersection of food, innovation, and sustainability. With broad experience across international companies, start-ups, and non-profits, she has worked extensively in product development within the food industry, as well as in sustainable cities and behavior change initiatives. She is dedicated to supporting the development of innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Her collaborative approach leverages collective intelligence, empowering teams to lead transformative projects. As a mentor and innovation advocate, Leila is skilled at fostering cross-sector partnerships, enabling businesses to explore new opportunities and tackle complex challenges in the evolving food industry.
Contact
Mobile: +78 316 94 95
leila.pamingle@swissfoodresearch.ch
Fabian Bättig
Innovation Manager
Fabian's background is in environmental science and policy analysis, with a focus on sustainable food systems. Through his studies he has developed a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of the food system and ecological ecosystems. Embracing this complexity, Fabian believes that a holistic perspective and a combination of technological and social innovation are key to building more sustainable and resilient food systems.
Contact
Mobile: +41 78 235 48 59
fabian.baettig@swissfoodresearch.ch
Fabian Bättig
Innovation Manager
Fabian's background is in environmental science and policy analysis, with a focus on sustainable food systems. Through his studies he has developed a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of the food system and ecological ecosystems. Embracing this complexity, Fabian believes that a holistic perspective and a combination of technological and social innovation are key to building more sustainable and resilient food systems.
Contact
Mobile: +41 78 235 48 59
fabian.baettig@swissfoodresearch.ch
Denise Arpogaus
Project Support
Denise has been studying Communication Design at the HTWG in Constance since October 2022. She is discovering the world of Swiss Food Research with curiosity and openness and wants to use her creativity to show it not only at its most innovative, but also at its most appealing. She is looking forward to apply the theory of her studies in practice and at the same time gain unique insights into the structure and methods of an innovation network.
Denise Arpogaus
Project Support
Denise has been studying Communication Design at the HTWG in Constance since October 2022. She is discovering the world of Swiss Food Research with curiosity and openness and wants to use her creativity to show it not only at its most innovative, but also at its most appealing. She is looking forward to apply the theory of her studies in practice and at the same time gain unique insights into the structure and methods of an innovation network.
Stéphane Günter
Project Support
Stéphane is currently completing his Master's degree in Business Innovation at the University of St. Gallen. His solution-oriented thinking and deep connection to nature and the environment characterise his interest in sustainable innovation. He is looking forward to bring his passion to Swiss Food Research to drive positive change. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a focus on sustainable innovation, Stéphane brings extensive expertise in management and shows a deep interest in how sustainable business models can be designed and implemented.
Stéphane Günter
Project Support
Stéphane is currently completing his Master's degree in Business Innovation at the University of St. Gallen. His solution-oriented thinking and deep connection to nature and the environment characterise his interest in sustainable innovation. He is looking forward to bring his passion to Swiss Food Research to drive positive change. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a focus on sustainable innovation, Stéphane brings extensive expertise in management and shows a deep interest in how sustainable business models can be designed and implemented.
Lena Brösamle
Project Support
Lena studies communication sciences and media research with a minor in environmental sciences at the University of Zurich. This interdisciplinary approach allows her to combine social and ecological perspectives. She is particularly interested in how targeted communication can help encourage people to adopt more sustainable behavior. In her work, she aims to raise awareness of innovative approaches and make sustainable solutions tangible—because only what is known can be used.
Lena Brösamle
Project Support
Lena studies communication sciences and media research with a minor in environmental sciences at the University of Zurich. This interdisciplinary approach allows her to combine social and ecological perspectives. She is particularly interested in how targeted communication can help encourage people to adopt more sustainable behavior. In her work, she aims to raise awareness of innovative approaches and make sustainable solutions tangible—because only what is known can be used.
