David Ingold

David Ingold has extensive work experience in the coffee industry. David started their career at HACO AG in 2007 as a Project Manager in R&D, specifically focusing on HVP & Flavors. David worked in this role until 2011. From 2011 to 2012, they joined HACO Asia Pacific SdnBhd as a Project Manager, still in the coffee field. David then returned to HACO AG and held various roles, including Head of R&D/Process Engineering Coffee from 2012 to 2023. Additionally, they have been serving as the Head of Retail Sales at HACO AG since 2023.

David Ingold's education history begins with their Master of Science (MSc) in Food Science & Technology from ETH Zürich, which they completed from 2001 to 2007. David then pursued a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Business Administration at Berner Fachhochschule BFH from 2011 to 2012. Later, they obtained an EMBA in General Management from Berner Fachhochschule BFH between 2016 and 2017. In 2022, David attended IMD for the Foundations for Business Leadership program. Alongside their formal education, they also earned additional certifications, including "Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business in the USA" from Babson College in 2017 and the "Q Grader Arabica 2018 - 2024" certification from the Coffee Quality Institute.