His professional journey in the F&B Industry took him from his home country Germany all the way to South East Asia. Now based in Singapore he is passionate about all things Culinary Arts, from food and cooking to industry trends and education.

Tanja Florenthal is the Academic Director of Cesar Ritz Colleges, Bouveret. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation and enjoys sharing her knowledge with students. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, an MBA, and a Master of Arts in Higher Education and she is currently pursuing her doctorate.

Alain Muller is our recently appointed Assistant Dean for the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland. Prior to becoming the developer of one top Culinary Programs in the world, Mr. Müller evolved as a professional Chef in Canada and Switzerland. He studied to become a professional chef at (ITHQ) the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management in Montreal, Canada and then completed the Brevet Federal Restauration in Switzerland. He is also a holder of a Master of Arts in Education degree with the University of Derby. His mission is to take the Culinary Arts Academy to a new level through innovation and entrepreneurship. Chef Müller, holds a key role in the relations between industry and the education sectors. In 2016 he was awarded the distinction award by STR Global - SHARE and International CHRIE in recognition of significant contributions related to bridging the gap between academia and the industry.