Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in various board and executive roles. Currently serving as Chairperson and Board Member at Restor and Non-Executive Director at AAK, Ian also holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Buhler since 2011, focusing on innovative processing solutions across multiple industries. As President of the Board of MassChallenge Switzerland and an Ambassador for Aiducation International, Ian is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting education initiatives in developing countries. Ian's past roles include Co-Chairman of the Evaluation Board at Wyss Translational Center Zurich and involvement with Partners in Food Solutions, emphasizing sustainable food value chains in Africa. Ian's prior experience at Nestle included leadership in Food Science and Technology Research and Innovation, underscoring a strong focus on innovation and research throughout a diverse career. Educational qualifications from Swansea University include a PhD, MSc, and BEng in Fluid Mechanics, Rheology, and Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.