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Karthik began his professional career by earning a master’s degree in Hotel Management from a prestigious college, later specializing in Bakery and Pastry. After working as a Gelato Chef, his passion for gelato grew, leading him to become a true expert thanks to years of research, constant study, and dedication.

A World Pastry Champion 2019 (Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie) and Asian Pastry Champion 2018 and 2014, is undeniably one of the best pastry chefs in Asia. As the Director of Pastry Studies at APCA Malaysia, he has represented the Malaysian National Team in multiple International Pastry competitions. He

Andrea is an Export Sales Manager for Bravo with over 20 years of experience in sales, organizational, and operational management for the implementation and execution of retail, B2B, and service provision projects. Today, he boasts a solid background in international market development and support, built through years of experience in

Daria Nechiporenko is a pastry chef, chocolatier, and bakery specialist with extensive experience across Australia’s hospitality and baking sectors. Her career spans fine dining, large scale production, boutique patisseries, and product development, giving her a broad understanding of both artisan craft and commercial manufacturing. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu and

Paul Kennedy is a globally respected pastry chef with over 40 years of experience. His career has taken him across the world—from hotels and patisseries to renowned chocolateries—culminating in a 15-year role as Executive Pastry Chef & Head Educator at Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School. Known for his mastery of