Mr. Benoit Winstel
President - Colin Ingrédients S.A.S.
President - European Spice Association (ESA)

Mr. Gabriel Sarasin
Sustainability & Technology Director
McCormick & Company, Inc.

About : Gabriel Sarasin has managed Herbs & Spices sustainable sourcing programs for McCormick & Company since 2018. As a Director for Sustainability & Technology, Gabriel works to deliver McCormick's 2025 and 2030 sustainable sourcing targets on key herbs and spices. Gabriel led the design of McCormick sustainable sourcing framework and certification scheme Grown for Good (G4G). He also spearheads enabling technologies to collect, analyze and display farmer sustainability metrics, traceability, and other data. Prior to join McCormick, Gabriel worked for multiple international organizations in support to smallholder farmers in different African countries. Gabriel has a master's degree in Agroforestry and a graduate degree in Integrated Rural Development from Laval University in Canada. He is also an active Steering Committee member of the Sustainable Spices Initiative.

Mr. Gustavo Ferro
Expert Processed Food and Natural Ingredients
SIPPO Swiss Import Promotion Programme

Mr. Jasvinder Singh Sethi
Director
Namagro

About : He is the founder of Namagro, a brokerage house and management consultancy . The company moves niche agro produce including pepper across all six continents. With over 140000 MT the annual throughput of the compapny has reached over 500 Mn USD within 6 years of establishment. Mr Jasvinder consults International Pepper community, The World Bank and several corporate houses on Sourcing of Spices and Nuts.

Mr. Jos van Gulick
General Director, Nedspice Vietnam
Nedspice Processing Vietnam Limited

Mrs. Hoang Thi Lien
Chairwoman
VIET NAM PEPPER AND SPICE ASSOCIATION

Representation of MARD

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Mr. Masayuki Goto
Senior Staff of Superheated Steam Sterilization System
Okawara Mfg. Co. Ltd.

About : Address: Shizuoka JAPAN Mobile: +81 80-5100-6766 Phone: +81 548-32-3212 Email: m-goto@okawara-mfg.jp Web: http://www.okawara-mfg.com/english Founded: October 18th 1927 Business line: Manufacture and sale of Dryers, Granulators, Mixers, Sterilizers, etc.

Mr. Mike Liu
Chairman of BCFoods Inc.
President of China Spice Association (CSA)

Ms. Nguyen Hoang Yen
Head of Unit
Olam Viet Nam

Mr. Nguyen Ba Truc
Director
Central Highland Herbal Company Limited

Mr. Nguyen Bao Khanh
Co-Founder & General Director
GOEX Transport

About : Khanh Mac is the General Director of GOEX Transport, a position he holds after a distinguished career in the logistics and transportation industry. He holds a Master's Degree in International Business from Monash University, Australia. Khanh began his career at Maersk Vietnam and Cambodia, where he held various roles in Trade and Sales Management. Prior to founding GOEX Transport, he served as District Head of Sales for Expeditors Vietnam, further solidifying his expertise in global logistics and supply chain management.

Plant Protection Department

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developemt

Mr. Ranjith Sasikumar
Business Unit Leader
Son Ha Spice & Flavorings

Ms. Shannen Kelly
Senior Manager of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
American Spice and Trade Association (ASTA)

About : Shannen Kelly serves as the American Spice Trade Association’s (ASTA) Senior Manager of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, where she guides members on complex regulatory and scientific issues affecting the spice industry. She works to execute ASTA’s regulatory and technical affairs strategy by monitoring regulatory developments and creating member resources on regulatory and technical affairs matters to assist compliance activities. Before joining ASTA, Shannen held several scientific roles supporting trade associations, including the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI), the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM), and the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

Soils and Fertilizers Institute

Mr. Le Anh Son
Director
Binh Minh Production Trade Service Cooperative

About : Mr. Le Anh Son is Director of Binh Minh Production Trade Service Cooperative, based in Đak Nong Province, Vietnam. Binh Minh Cooperative is one of the pioneering organizations in promoting sustainable pepper development in the local area. In recent years, Bình Minh Cooperative has collaborated with various public and private partners in the pepper industry, including local government authorities, pepper associations, the Rainforest Alliance for sustainable agricultural production certification, spice processing companies, non-governmental organizations, and, notably, pepper farmers. As of now, Bình Minh Cooperative has established partnerships with 972 households, covering an area of 1,420 hectares, with a total output of 3,031.9 tons.

Mr. Tamás Sarkadi
Chairman
Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI)

About : With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the food sector, I am privileged to serve as the Chair of the Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI), the foremost sustainability platform driving the transformation of the spice industry. My expertise lies in navigating the intricacies of global spice and soft commodity supply chains, addressing the complexities and opportunities they present for sustainability, strategic sourcing, M&A, and supplier & business development. My commitment to fostering sustainability is underscored by my academic background, having completed Executive Education in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies at Cambridge Judge Business School. Additionally, I hold an Executive MBA from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, empowering me with the knowledge and skills to devise and implement innovative, pragmatic solutions aligned with the vision and business model of the SSI and its esteemed members. Passionate about creating positive impact and value across the spice industry and beyond, I actively contribute as the Sustainability Committee Chair at The American Spice Trade Association. Simultaneously, as the Communication Committee Chair at the SSI, I champion collaboration, engagement, and advocacy within the spice community and the broader public. My journey is a testament to my unwavering dedication to sustainability and my belief in the transformative power of strategic, collaborative efforts. I am driven by a vision where the spice industry not only meets the challenges of today but also paves the way for a sustainable and thriving future for all stakeholders.

Mr. Tran Hoai Phuong
Director of Corporate Banking Division & Member of Board Of Management
Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank - HD bank

Mr. Vijay Karthick Karunakaran
Vice President
Olam Viet Nam