Blanca’s history with IWCA began as a dedicated volunteer where she actively supported IWCA Global projects in Central America. In 2016, Blanca took over the role of chapter relations manager where she has successfully facilitated programmes and projects in support of the growth and success of the IWCA Chapter Network, representing 33 countries.

IWCA board president, Sharon Riechers, is excited about this new chapter saying “Blanca’s impressive background, experience, and deep commitment to the mission of the organisation will bring a fresh perspective and energy to programmes, partnerships, and overall impact of IWCA. With her leadership, IWCA is poised to further empower women in the coffee industry and drive positive change on a global scale.”

Blanca’s professional experience and dedication to promoting gender equality within the coffee industry make her an excellent fit for the role of executive director. Fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish, she is connected to a diverse professional network and has extensive experience in public relations, administration, and communications.

In a statement, Blanca expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, saying, “The inspiration I’ve found through groups of women willing to join IWCA got me since day one. It showed a clear need to gather, belong, and support, not only in a particular country or region but globally. IWCA, although seemingly small, has the vision and power to bring them all together and provide the necessary support. Women in the coffee industry deserve the changes that will enable them to achieve recognition and accountability. Building a team has been a nourishing ride for IWCA, and I truly believe that the collaboration of so many volunteers, following the original vision of the five remarkable women in coffee, is the foundation of the shared success of our great working team. I am incredibly excited for what lies ahead and for the continued growth and success of IWCA.”

Blanca Castro’s appointment as the new executive director marks an exciting new chapter for the International Women’s Coffee Alliance. Her multifaceted skills will enable her to identify the needs of various stakeholders in the coffee market and find innovative solutions to industry challenges.

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Erwin stood out among dozens of candidates and underwent vigorous screenings over a 3-month period. His vast knowledge of the global coffee industry, having been a coffee buyer, roaster, producer and exporter is a perfect match for a leadership position that demands understanding and versatility.

“As a coffee producer I have seen first-hand the benefits that COE and ACE have brought to the countries and to the farmers. My goal is to expand those benefits but also to make certain that companies are successful with their support,” explained Erwin. “I am proud to be the new executive director and will be reaching out to all of our country partners, supporters and members to find new and innovative ways to increase our vast reach, our mission and our valuable partnerships,” he continued. “There is no other programme that does as much as COE for unique coffees.”

Erwin’s rich history with Cup of Excellence began in 2002 with onboarding the first Nicaragua Cup of Excellence. Since then, he has been its operations manager, a skilled head judge, a trainer, and a winning Cup of Excellence farmer. He was also involved and helped coordinate the Los Favoritos Private Collection Auction.

Tim Taylor, chairperson of The Alliance for Coffee Excellence explained that, “Erwin has been a firm believer and staunch supporter since the early days. He wears the passion for its mission on his sleeve and is devoted to its success. I’m eager to see where he leads the two organisations.”

Noelia Villalobos, chairperson of The Cup of Excellence organisation also indicated that, “With first-hand experience and skill in all aspects of Cup of Excellence and with an empathy for coffee producers, the programme will be in good hands. We are grateful that he is willing to invest his long coffee history and expertise in developing an exciting future.”

The Cup of Excellence is a 501c3 non-profit organisation that owns and manages an annual multi-level competition in coffee producing countries. Since 1999 it has discovered remarkable coffees, micro regions no one knew existed and brought international fame to individual farmers. It has single handedly advanced hand-crafted single farm specialty coffees and assured transparency back to the farmers that produce these rare coffees. Its educational programmes, focusing on the sensory aspects of top-quality coffees, have been taught worldwide. Over its 23-year history it has held competitions in 15 coffee producing nations.

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In his new role, Cariani will continue to grow NCA’s educational programming and market research, including its webinars programme, convention programming, and National Coffee Data Trends Market Research Series. In addition, Cariani’s unique position as an innovator and problem solver will help guide the NCA into the future using new tools and tactics in alignment with the organisation’s forward-looking Strategic Plan.

“We couldn’t be happier with the work Matt has done to transform our organisation over these past ten years,” said William “Bill” Murray, NCA president and CEO. “His work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and unique professional and educational background have made him an essential asset to the organisation. With this promotion, we aim to recognise his many and unique contributions to our growing association and industry.”

Robert Menos, NCA board of directors chair, also praised the decision, saying, “Having worked with Matt for many years, I know firsthand the critical role he plays in shaping the future of the NCA. I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next with this well-deserved promotion.”

Cariani has been with NCA since May 2013 and is based out of the NCA headquarters in New York City’s Financial District.

For more information, contact media@ncausa.org.

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Anna Manz, currently chief financial officer and a member of the board for the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), will join Nestlé as CFO as soon as she is released from her present duties. At that time, she will also become a member of the executive board of Nestlé SA as an executive vice president. To ensure a smooth transition, François-Xavier Roger will remain in his role until his successor’s arrival.

Before LSEG, Anna served as CFO and executive director at Johnson Matthey plc, leading the strategy, finance, procurement and IT functions. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Diageo plc in a number of senior roles, including chief strategy director, CFO of Asia Pacific and Group Treasurer.

Mark Schneider, CEO, Nestlé commented, “On behalf of our board of directors and our executive board, I would like to offer our sincere thanks to François. He has supported us in shaping and implementing our value creation strategy and has helped steer Nestlé through a very turbulent macro-economic environment over the last three years. We wish him all the best for his next endeavors. At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome Anna Manz to Nestlé. Anna has spent her career growing businesses and improving operational efficiencies. Her deep knowledge of the consumer goods industry, combined with her extensive experience across many corporate functions, make her uniquely positioned to help lead Nestlé into its next phase of value creation.”

François-Xavier Roger, CFO, Nestlé, commented, “I am very proud to have been part of Nestlé’s remarkable value creation journey. I have had the pleasure to lead a highly professional finance team, and I feel this is the appropriate time to hand over my responsibilities. I would like to thank Mark, the board of directors, the executive board and my colleagues for their support. I am eager to ensure a smooth handover to Anna.”

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Krisztina has extensive experience within the coffee supply chain, ranging from her work in the buying and sustainability teams at Taylors of Harrogate, to her current role as Head of Sales at Caravela Coffee – a specialty green coffee importer / exporter specialising in sourcing high quality lots from smallholder producers in Latin America.

Utilising these experiences will be key during her term as Chair, supporting the UK coffee industry at a critical time as cost-of-living challenges, inflationary pressures, and a changing regulatory environment remain key challenges for many businesses, and as the UK continues to develop its approach to international trade, tariffs, and labour movement post-Brexit.

Research published by the BCA shows that the UK has a flourishing coffee industry – the nation drinks approximately 98 million cups of coffee every day, with the industry creating over 210,000 UK jobs. It is the role of the BCA to represent, promote, and support all aspects of the UK coffee trade.

Dr Krisztina Szalai, Chair of the British Coffee Association, said: “I am truly delighted to have been elected to serve as the BCA’s Chair at such an exciting time for the coffee industry.

“The BCA plays a vital role in supporting and advocating for our Members – which include not only the big-name retailers and high-street chains, but also independent coffee shops, roasters, warehousers, and importers.

“We are the key platform through which businesses from every corner of the country can come together to collaborate and tackle those issues which are greater than any individual organisation. Businesses are rightly asking how we can be both commercially successful, as well as sustainable, something which the BCA has been exploring in-depth.

“It is the sense of community I feel that has kept me committed to the coffee industry over the past decade, and I’m passionate about bringing more diverse, independent, and dynamic businesses into the BCA. I’m really looking forward to a busy few years!”

Krisztina follows Andrew Kerr as Chair. He spent two years in the role, which saw the BCA acting as a conduit to greater engagement with the global coffee sector as part of the move to drive a sustainable circular coffee economy.

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This shortlist, made up of Germán Alberto Bahamón Jaramillo, Sandra Morelli Rico, and Santiago Pardo Salguero, will be presented on 27 April to the National (Extraordinary) Congress of Coffee Growers, which as the FNC’s highest authority and instance of deliberation will elect the new CEO, in succession to Roberto Vélez, who leaves important management achievements.

Each of the shortlisted candidates has the professional and personal experience and skills necessary to lead one of the most important agricultural organisations in the country.

From 27 March to 14 April, the candidates will present their proposals and/or programmes to each of the 15 departmental committees of coffee growers, based on a schedule and rules defined and approved today by the National Committee.

To facilitate dialogue and feedback between the shortlisted candidates and Colombian coffee growers, the FNC will make all its national communication outlets available to them under equal conditions.

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“Philippe is an outstanding leader who comes to Costa with a deep background in business and a passion for building great brands,” said Evguenia “Jeny” Stoichkova, president of Global Ventures for The Coca-Cola Company. “We look forward to working with Philippe to expand on the plans we have developed to grow Costa, both in its home country of England and beyond.”

Schaillee began his career with the Sara Lee Group in Belgium in 1994, where he held various marketing roles. In 2000, he moved to the United States, where he was executive vice president of marketing for the coffee and tea businesses. He later became EVP of the beverages division.

In 2006, he was named EVP of the Breakfast, Snacking & Beverages division. In 2008, he was appointed SVP, chief marketing officer and executive committee member for all of the Sara Lee Group’s categories in the United States.

In 2012, Schaillee returned to Europe, where he joined Jacob Douwe Egberts (JDE) Group. He was named president of the Professional Coffee Division and served as a member of their executive committee.

Most recently, he has been a member of the executive committee at France-based Groupe SEB, which is a global market leader in cookware, small domestic appliances and professional coffee equipment, with brands that include WMF, Schaerer, All-Clad, Krups, Tefal and Rowenta.

“I have long admired Costa and appreciate the company’s deep history and heritage,” Schaillee said. “I am excited to join the great team at Costa and look forward to learning and growing the business with them.”

Schaillee is a graduate of Catholic University Leuven and holds an MBA from Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School, both in Belgium.

Schaillee succeeds former Costa CEO Jill McDonald. He will report to Stoichkova and will be based in London.

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Hugo comes to Grand Havana from industry giant Wendy’s, where he built an impressive career in various leadership positions. In the stem of his career, Mr Gutiérrez led global and regional companies such as Denny’s and Pollo Tropical.

Mr Gutiérrez’s leadership and decisions will be accompanied by fresh energy that will drive excellence in all aspects of the business, according to Grand Havana. He will streamline the cafe operations as the company gears up to expand its casual fast cafe business as well as enhance its customer experience that the company says will increase sales and make its brand more relevant.

“We are excited to welcome Hugo Gutiérrez as our new president, a well-seasoned expert who will make a great leader to our leadership team and for our entire system to benefit from his impressive experience and operational expertise,” said Tanya Bredemeier. “The brand and its identity are deep in his DNA as a Cuban American businessman. Hugo Gutiérrez has the personal know how in creating an authentic experience as we move forward in the opening of our cafe in Miami,” concluded Tanya Bredemeier.

“I am proud to join the Grand Havana brand at a time when leadership is focused on building a national chain,” said Mr Gutiérrez. “I have great respect for the brand and its mission. In the center of Grand Havana is its delicious coffee that I will seek to combine with a memorable customer experience. I will also focus on increasing the cultural relevance of the brand through menu innovation and digital communications. The goal is to deliver a unique, one-of-a-kind experience like never done before when you walk into our cafes. I submit that my goal is to provide shareholder value and create opportunities for our employees.”

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With more than twenty years of professional experience in the coffee sector, Nogueira is the first woman to be elected to the position in ICO’s history, setting a milestone in terms of the long-awaited recognition of the leading role played by women in the entire coffee value chain.

The successor of José Sette hails from a fifth-generation Brazilian coffee family and has worked in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and the United States. In addition to holding the position of executive-director of the Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA) since 2007, the new ED of the ICO has also been a board member of the National Coffee Council (CNC), the Rainforest Alliance, and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence, as well as an advisory council member of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

During the Special Session of the Council held on 9 and 10 February, members of the Organisation expressed their high appreciation also for the Vietnamese candidate, Tran Kim Long, recognising his solid professional experience in the field of international development and valuing the commitment of the Vietnamese government with the Organisation.

Nogueira’s vision for the future of the ICO will focus on strengthening the sector coordination and partnerships to tackle priority issues such as ensuring a living and prosperous income for all farmers, market transparency, implementing global policies and financing mechanisms, increasing the sustainability of production and supply processes, as well as expanding consumption.

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Scocchia, a member of illycaffè’s board since 2019, will take the reins from Massimiliano Pogliani, who first joined illy six years ago as the first outside CEO to manage the family-owned business. He ran the global organisation for two consecutive three-year mandates starting in 2016. Pogliani will remain in his role until 31 December 2021.

In announcing the executive change, the company stated that in view of the bullish capital markets and the desire to start a stock listing process, in addition to Pogliani’s interest in pursuing other professional opportunities, the board agreed to bring forward the expiry date of his second term to ensure cohesive management for the entire 2022 financial year.

As illycaffè’s first CEO from outside the illy family, Pogliani contributed to the company’s growth, especially in household consumption within portioned coffee segment and in online sales, as well as realising sustainability achievements and results confirmed by obtaining B-Corp certification.

“With Rhône’s minority stake acquisition in our company this year, Massimiliano Pogliani completed a process of managerial development at illycaffè that he was appointed to accomplish in his role since 2016”, said Andrea Illy, chairman of Trieste, Italy-based illycaffè. “I thank him for his work, and I particularly appreciate his leadership that allowed the company to be resilient during the pandemic including growth in the digital and food channels. For the new expansion cycle that will start in 2022 and in view of a future stock listing, we decided to entrust the leadership to Cristina Scocchia, a talented manager recognised in the development of brands with high aesthetic and experiential content.”

With a degree in business and economics from Bocconi University in Milan and a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Turin, Cristina Scocchia has been CEO of Kiko SpA since July 2017. Previously she worked at Procter & Gamble, holding positions of increasing responsibility, and at L’Oréal Italia, where she held the positions of CEO and chairwoman. She is also a member of the board of directors of Essilor Luxottica.

The announcement of Scocchia as the new CEO follows a series of strategic moves and corporate changes that have taken place within illycaffè over the last year. In November 2020, the company announced it sold a minority stake of illycaffè to affiliates of Rhône Capital, a global private equity firm with a focus on investments in businesses with pan-European, North American or transatlantic presence. In April of this year, illycaffè became the first Italian coffee company to obtain the B Corp certification, awarded to companies that meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and responsibility. B-Corp certified companies operate to optimise their positive impact on employees, their communities, and the environment.

Additionally, illycaffè named Jack Edwards president of New York-based illy North America, effective 19 April. He succeeded Barry Shelton, who spent 18 years with the company.

illycaffè also announced that the 6th Annual Ernesto illy International Coffee Awards, which the company bestows upon the best producer of sustainable coffee, will take place 2 December, virtually for the second year in a row.

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Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the promotion of Leo Tsoi to chief executive officer of Starbucks China. Serving as Starbucks China’s chief operating officer and president of Starbucks Retail for the last five years, Tsoi has led efforts to grow Starbucks footprint across the Chinese mainland to 5,200 stores across more than 200 cities today. He has engineered the development of a robust and diversified store portfolio by pioneering new store concepts, which have influenced new coffee-inspired lifestyles and further elevated third place experiences for Starbucks customers in China.

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Gowland succeeds Han de Groot, who left the Rainforest Alliance (RA) in Spring 2020 after a 10-year career with the organisation, including eight years with UTZ prior to the January 2018 merger. Since de Groot’s departure, board member Annemieke Wijn has worked with the leadership team in an interim role, as RA launched the search for a new CEO.

Gowland, a native of Argentina with a passion for conservation and sustainability, brings extensive expertise in organizational innovation and sustainability transformation across multiple sectors, cultures, and continents. His career is focused on bridging supply chain and landscape needs through business innovations for leading brands including Unilever, Nike and Estée Lauder.

Gowland most recently served as executive vice president for Latin America and Global Innovation at The Nature Conservancy. At The Nature Conservancy, he championed the green technology strategy through systems innovation, partnerships with technology companies, and embracing lean methodologies — most notably, through the pioneering “Agility Lab.”

“I am thrilled to contribute my global conservation and business insights to accelerate the Rainforest Alliance’s vision of a world where people and nature thrive together. It’s crucial that we leverage social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities without delay. The Rainforest Alliance is uniquely positioned to bring farmers, forest communities, companies and consumers together to build a more sustainable and resilient future for people and nature,” Gowland said.

The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit working in more than 70 countries to protect forests and biodiversity, take action on climate, and promote the rights and improve the livelihoods of rural people.

The organisation transforms the way the world produces, sources, and consumes, with a focus on cocoa, coffee, tea, bananas, forest products, and palm oil. Its four areas of work are certification, landscape management, supply chain services, and advocacy.

In 2020, 6.8 million hectares of land and more than 2.3 million farmers were certified according to the Rainforest Alliance’s rigorous sustainability standards, which are designed to improve economic, environmental, and social impacts for people and nature.

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Razdan brings 30 years of chain-restaurant industry experience across the US and international markets from brands such as Sweetgreen, Yum Brands and Dine Brands. He joins The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf chain during a critical growth period for the company and will be responsible for the brand’s high potential markets including the US and India. Razdan will focus on growing the brand beyond California, expanding the brands omni channel presence, and will help reposition the brand to leverage its superior taste and the company’s rich authentic SoCal heritage and expertise around tea and coffee.

“The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand is globally iconic and its mission of helping people find their perfect flavour has enormous untapped potential,” said Razdan. “I’m excited to join this great brand and work closely with the new ownership as we scale and continue to introduce The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand to new markets, and in the process help advance Jollibee Foods Corp’s goal of becoming one of the top five restaurant groups in the world.”

Prior to joining The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Company, Razdan held several functional head and general management roles within Yum Brands before serving as COO of Applebee’s during its turnaround. Most recently he was COO at Sweetgreen where he led the rapid scaling and omni-channel transformation of the brand.

Over the past year, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Company has experienced significant growth across its grocery and ecommerce business, which has grown over 50 percent, has tripled online purchases of gift cards, outperforming YoY growth recorded in 2019 and has reentered the NY market with a location in Brooklyn with plans to open a number of stores across the New York metropolitan area. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand will look next to Texas as an area of growth in the US.

A passion for coffee and tea since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand was founded in Los Angeles with the founder’s ambition to introduce the world’s finest roast and ground coffees to coffee lovers and help each customer find their perfect flavour.

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Edwards is a seasoned executive who spent nearly two decades with Diageo, a leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer. Most recently, he served as svp of sales and national Accounts for The Diageo Beer Company USA, one of three divisions of Diageo’s USD $6 billion North American business, where he led a team of 115 people and a distributor network responsible for Guinness, Smirnoff Ice, and other major and emerging brands.

“Jack’s broad and deep skillset, commitment to excellence, comprehensive understanding of consumers, knowledge of the premium beverage industry, and record of leading strategic growth are ideally suited to our North American business, which is poised for expansion among coffee lovers across all channels,” said Massimiliano Pogliani, CEO of Trieste, Italy-based illycaffè. “His extensive experience, combined with his sharp leadership acumen, are aligned to successfully realise illy’s long-term plans.”

Edwards’ career at Diageo started in Chicago in finance, before moving into cross-functional positions spanning portfolio planning, marketing, and sales. He transferred to the company’s Norwalk, Connecticut, US headquarters in 2005, where he managed regional sales teams and earned additional responsibilities. During this time, Edwards helped launch several successful new innovations and drove significant growth on brands including Bulleit Bourbon and Ciroc Vodka, and his teams delivered best in class execution across the entire Diageo portfolio.

Edwards holds an MBA degree in business administration from the Kellogg Business School at Northwestern University. Prior to joining Diageo, he was an auditor at KPMG.

illycaffè announced in February it had closed a strategic investment by Rhône Capital, an important step in leading the company into its next phase of international growth, particularly in the US. Earlier this month, illycaffè became the first Italian coffee company to obtain B Corp status, underscoring the company’s commitment to generating a positive impact on society and the planet, and affirming its business model which is based in creating sustainable value for the long term.

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A 25-year veteran of the natural and specialty food industry who has spent the last 17 of those years at Numi, Durkee has been instrumental in the company’s growth and organisational development. In addition to leading the Numi team and driving overall company strategy and culture, Durkee has managed strategic partnerships, financial planning and execution, sales and marketing initiatives, global supply chain developments, and product innovation. He travels abroad frequently and has worked intimately with customers and suppliers from more than 35 countries. Durkee holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s College and a BS in Systems Management from the University of San Francisco. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the DMBA programme at California College of the Arts.

Ahmed Rahim, Numi’s co-founder and new CVO, will continue his position as Board chair, guiding Numi’s regenerative work, innovation, and strategic partnerships. “Beyond the leadership and growth Brian has achieved, he has been critical in leading Numi through the difficult year of 2020,” said Rahim. “His skill at navigating Numi through the pandemic with grace and humbleness has kept the team focused on what matters. From the first day Brian joined us, he has embodied and helped co-create the vision of Numi. Brian holds our staff, customers, and collective stakeholders as the backbone of Numi, while driving forward the needs of the business. He approaches each day with a positive outlook and listens to the business’ needs with thoughtfulness and care.”

“Since Brian Durkee came to Numi as an Operations Director 17 years ago, he has grown professionally and developed personally into a remarkable, service-oriented leader,” said Reem Hassani, Numi’s co-founder and chief brand officer. “His passion and love for Numi and all it stands for has been the driving force behind our partnerships in Fair Trade and equity for workers, sustainability and climate action, and the strong team loyalty we’ve built over the years.”

Durkee has played a key role in several initiatives that Numi is known for. He led efforts to push the Non-GMO Project to change its standard on immersion packaging—which includes tea bags. Prior to that, only tea ingredients were included in the standard, allowing manufacturers of GMO-sourced bioplastic tea bags to claim Non-GMO Verification. In 2007, he helped co-create Numi’s Verified Fair Labor certification, a continuous improvement programme that ensures fair wages and safe working conditions where Numi’s tea is grown. He also worked with Ahmed Rahim to build OSC’s first Packaging Collaborative in 2013, setting Numi and other natural products brands on a path to bring compostable flexible film to market. Durkee’s focus on creating direct relationships that foster improved standards of living has led to deep and lasting partnerships, ensuring transparency and stability for Numi’s supply chain.

Durkee’s impact-driven leadership and advocacy will shepherd in a new phase of growth for Numi as it continues its work using business for good and Activating Purpose in the communities it touches. Recent milestones for the company include the launch of its first compostable tea wrapper, achieving Climate Neutral certification, and mobilising Numi Foundation for Covid relief—delivering over 350,000lbs of fresh produce to Bay Area families in need.

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Panzani started at IMA as project manager in 2017, and in 2018 he assumed the position of strategic marketing manager. He most recently served as sales director of IMA Coffee where Panzani actively contributed to building the IMA Coffee Hub and developing important synergies in the coffee world.

“Commitment and continuous research have worked as essential tools that have enabled Petroncini to reach very important milestone over the past year: 100 years creating solutions for the coffee industry,” said Giberti, who has assumed the position of director of special R&D projects at IMA Coffee Petroncini. “I’m really glad to pass on this leading role to a very talented person, whom I deeply trust. [Nicola] will guide the company towards newer, broader horizons.

Commenting on his new CEO role, Nicola Panzani said: “Since the establishment of the IMA Coffee Hub in 2017, the company has been growing exponentially. Thanks to the support of IMA, which has studied, examined and grasped the keys to the company’s success, Petroncini now has all the resources to embark on new pathways in the projects in which it excels and to explore new markets and new technologies to keep on evolving. I’m so proud to be part of this big and innovative company.”

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“We are happy to announce CC’s addition as a consultant for ACE. Her passion and previous experience in coffee proved itself from her previous roles. We look to CC boost and increase our membership, assist and implement our education and training goals throughout Asia and overall global posture to support coffee producers and our growing membership in China as well as a host of other countries in the region,” said ACE executive director Darrin Daniel.

A firm believer of education and a dedicated coffee origin servant, CC has been heavily involved in origin development in China and Southeast Asia since her graduation as the 1st Chinese Master in Coffee Economics and Science (University of Trieste) in 2014. Having studied abroad and worked closely with international organisations and companies including the Coffee Quality Institute, ACDI/VOCA, and the Yunnan International Coffee Exchange, CC handles cross-culture challenges well and is an effective communicator. She also holds a master’s degree in Food Innovation and Product Design from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, where she accidentally discovered her love for coffee through her graduation project at illy caffè’s headquarters in Trieste.

“The sense of fulfilment I get when being able to assist producers to improve coffee quality and to access more markets is what I like the most about my work,” said CC, “I am very excited to embark on a new journey with ACE and Cup of Excellence to support more producers in the region using my knowledge in the specialty coffee value stream and sparing no effort.”

Alliance for Coffee Excellence is growing the 20-year-old Cup of Excellence competition, which helps source the world’s best coffees and rewards the farmers who produce it. This year featured Ethiopia’s first Cup of Excellence as well as multiple record-breaking auctions despite financially distressed, pandemic times. The SET programme will also pick back up with programnes in Mexico and South Korea scheduled for the fall and winter.

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