Contact & Team
Swiss Food Research
Schmelzbergstrasse 9
8092 Zürich
Switzerland
mobile: +41 76 799 17 02
contact@swissfoodresearch.ch
Dr. Peter Braun
Finance & Innovation
Projects, processes and innovations are a central theme of Peter Braun's career in the food industry. His many years of experience, as a project engineer and process developer in R&D at Kraftfoods and as head of R&D, technology and marketing at Bühler AG, as well as a lecturer in process engineering, will now contribute to the development of the industry at Swiss Food Research. His network and knowledge make him a popular sparring partner for all members.
Contact
mobile: +41 76 799 17 02
peter.braun@swissfoodresearch.ch
Dr. Peter Braun
Finance & Innovation
Projects, processes and innovations are a central theme of Peter Braun's career in the food industry. His many years of experience, as a project engineer and process developer in R&D at Kraftfoods and as head of R&D, technology and marketing at Bühler AG, as well as a lecturer in process engineering, will now contribute to the development of the industry at Swiss Food Research. His network and knowledge make him a popular sparring partner for all members.
Contact
mobile: +41 76 799 17 02
peter.braun@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 continous 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 continous 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 & Strategy
She has worked in international corporations and in business development for Italian food companies. Further education courses at IMD, Lausanne and UC Berkeley Extension, California for business start-up and leadership sparked her curiosity for innovation. She loves to develop strategies and implement them immediately in new business areas. Today with a special focus on people and the environment. She has also had experience with her own start-ups and loves to offer opportunities to the Swiss Food Research start-up community.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 458 8994
Marina.Helm@swissfoodresearch.ch
Marina Helm Romaneschi
Marketing & Strategy
She has worked in international corporations and in business development for Italian food companies. Further education courses at IMD, Lausanne and UC Berkeley Extension, California for business start-up and leadership sparked her curiosity for innovation. She loves to develop strategies and implement them immediately in new business areas. Today with a special focus on people and the environment. She has also had experience with her own start-ups and loves to offer opportunities to the Swiss Food Research start-up community.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 458 8994
Marina.Helm@swissfoodresearch.ch
Mark Suabedissen
Business Development & Project Manager
Mark strengthens the team with his +15 years of experience as a management consultant, as founder of a food-tech start-up and as a charismatic and communicative networker. As a manager, he identifies new business potential, develops solutions, business plans and decision papers for the board and management of Swiss Food Research and also implements these as part of the team. In this way, he helps to make the service spectrum and the income side of Swiss Food Research future-proof.
Contact
Mobile: +41 77 430 3399
mark.suabedissen@swissfoodresearch.ch
Mark Suabedissen
Business Development & Project Manager
Mark strengthens the team with his +15 years of experience as a management consultant, as founder of a food-tech start-up and as a charismatic and communicative networker. As a manager, he identifies new business potential, develops solutions, business plans and decision papers for the board and management of Swiss Food Research and also implements these as part of the team. In this way, he helps to make the service spectrum and the income side of Swiss Food Research future-proof.
Contact
Mobile: +41 77 430 3399
mark.suabedissen@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
Sandra Sulser, PhD
Innovation Manager
Sandra, PhD, is a microbiologist with a background in human and soil microbiomes and nutrition. She was previously awarded a spin-off grant from the University of Lausanne as well as the "Prix Isabelle Musy" for women entrepreneurs. In the recent years, she gained experience working for an international foundation active in the microbiome and cancer axis and put her technology transfer knowledge into practice. Sandra joins the team to focus on the interactions of food, nutrition, and health.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 507 19 83
sandra.sulser@swissfoodresearch.ch
Sandra Sulser, PhD
Innovation Manager
Sandra, PhD, is a microbiologist with a background in human and soil microbiomes and nutrition. She was previously awarded a spin-off grant from the University of Lausanne as well as the "Prix Isabelle Musy" for women entrepreneurs. In the recent years, she gained experience working for an international foundation active in the microbiome and cancer axis and put her technology transfer knowledge into practice. Sandra joins the team to focus on the interactions of food, nutrition, and health.
Contact
Mobile: +41 79 507 19 83
sandra.sulser@swissfoodresearch.ch
Jan Biehl
Innovation Manager
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.
Mobile: +41 77 428 4909
jan.biehl@swissfoodresearch.ch
Jan Biehl
Innovation Manager
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.
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.
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.
Mobile: +41 77 412 82 25
helene.renaux@swissfoodresearch.ch
Fabian Bättig
Project Support
As a Master's student in Science, Technology and Policy ETH in the field of environment and resources, Fabian brings a very holistic perspective to the team. Having worked as teaching assistant in the field of environmental issues for several years, it is natural for him to look at problems from different perspectives. He is happy to support the team in different areas and to put his theoretical knowledge from his studies into practice.
Fabian Bättig
Project Support
As a Master's student in Science, Technology and Policy ETH in the field of environment and resources, Fabian brings a very holistic perspective to the team. Having worked as teaching assistant in the field of environmental issues for several years, it is natural for him to look at problems from different perspectives. He is happy to support the team in different areas and to put his theoretical knowledge from his studies into practice.
Alejandra Jimenez
Project Support
Alejandra is an advocate for innovation towards a healthier future and for sustainable food systems. As a chemical engineer and master’s student in Life Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences she brings expertise in food production and sustainability, and management skills to support Swiss Food Research’s mission. Alejandra is also a World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shaper and youth activist in support of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Alejandra Jimenez
Project Support
Alejandra is an advocate for innovation towards a healthier future and for sustainable food systems. As a chemical engineer and master’s student in Life Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences she brings expertise in food production and sustainability, and management skills to support Swiss Food Research’s mission. Alejandra is also a World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shaper and youth activist in support of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Jasmine Scherrer
Project Support
Jasmine is a Master Student in Business Innovation at the University of St. Gallen, where she is deepening her knowledge in the field of innovative sustainability. Having worked as an IT consultant for one of the BIG4 company and for a global innovation service provider, she is bringing a pallet of interdisciplinarian knowledge and managemental skills to the team. She is ,indeed, very excited to facilitating creative thinking methods, scouting new trends and providing support for multifarious projects.
Jasmine Scherrer
Project Support
Jasmine is a Master Student in Business Innovation at the University of St. Gallen, where she is deepening her knowledge in the field of innovative sustainability. Having worked as an IT consultant for one of the BIG4 company and for a global innovation service provider, she is bringing a pallet of interdisciplinarian knowledge and managemental skills to the team. She is ,indeed, very excited to facilitating creative thinking methods, scouting new trends and providing support for multifarious projects.
Board
President
Fabian Wahl, Agroscope
fabian.wahl@agroscope.admin.ch
Members of the board
Wilfried Andlauer, HES-SO
Michel Burla, Centravo AG
Frank Burose, KNW-E
Christoph Denkel, BFH HAFL
Karola Krell Zbinden, FoodLex
Valérie Vincent, Groupe Minoteries
Erich Windhab, ETH Zürich
Selçuk Yildirim, ZHAW
President
Fabian Wahl, Agroscope
fabian.wahl@agroscope.admin.ch
Members of the board
Wilfried Andlauer, HES-SO
Michel Burla, Centravo AG
Frank Burose, KNW-E
Christoph Denkel, BFH HAFL
Karola Krell Zbinden, FoodLex
Valérie Vincent, Groupe Minoteries
Erich Windhab, ETH Zürich
Selçuk Yildirim, ZHAW
