WHAT’S BREWING? Industry appointments COFFEE PEOPLE AROUND ON THE MOVE THE GLOBE
WHAT’S BREWING? A WRAP UP OF THE LATEST APPOINTMENTS IN THE GLOBAL COFFEE INDUSTRY.
Millie Chan –Regional Director Asia & Pacific, Gruppo Cimbali A summa cum laude graduate in history from Montclair State University in New Jersey, Millie Chan is an international professional who speaks five languages including Malay and French – and has worked in multinationals across luxury and foodservice sectors. Throughout her career, Millie has held positions with considerable responsibility, gaining significant experience in building and developing markets, organising and managing teams, and shaping the culture of the companies for which she has worked, delivering value and inclusion. Chan is one of the few senior women leaders in the F&B industry and is currently in charge of Gruppo Cimbali’s Asia Pacific subsidiary, managing the large market that stretches from China to Australia with a team of 18 people. Chan is also passionate about horses and runs a boutique equine retirement retreat in Malaysia.
Ross Quail - Head of Sales Asia Pacific, Hemro Group To manage Hemro Group’s dynamic business environment and growth in the Asia Pacific, Ross Quail is taking over the new position as Head of Sales APAC. For almost two years, Quail has successfully managed and developed Hemro’s business in the South Asian and Pacific market. Before joining Hemro Group in 2020, he was successful in similar positions in the coffee industry and active in the Australian Specialty Coffee Association. Quail will be responsible for Hemro Group’s integrated Professional and Home Solutions for the entire APAC region, helping to promote best-in-category solutions for coffee grinding under the brands Mahlkönig, Ditting, Anfim, Hey Café. “I’m honoured to be at the helm of Asia Pacific Sales with such an innovative and leading coffee equipment manufacturer and a great team behind me,” Quail says.
Eric Rausch, Vice President of Distribution, Scooter Coffee Supporting the rapid growth of Scooter’s Coffee, Eric Rausch joins the company as Vice President of Distribution. Rausch will further develop, implement, and manage a distribution network to support the Scooter’s Coffee system, focused on delivering high-quality products with exceptional customer service to its valued franchisees. Rausch earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston, in addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Rausch brings more than 30 years of food and beverage industry experience to Scooter’s Coffee, with a diverse background in finance, operations and supply chain management. Prior to Scooter’s Coffee, Rausch served as Director of Supply Chain Management at Whataburger, where he developed a new custom distribution infrastructure. Throughout his career, he has also served in various supply chain leadership roles with other nationally recognised brands.
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