Ralph Langholz

Ralph Langholz has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Ralph currently holds the position of Head Alternative Proteins at Micarna, where they have been working since 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Product Manager Insects at Micarna from April 2019 to April 2021.

Before joining Micarna, Ralph worked at Switzerland Global Enterprise as a Senior Project Manager in the Food & Ingredients sector from February 2012 to March 2017. Ralph also has experience with bio.inspecta, where they held various roles from September 2004 to January 2012, including Head of the International Department, Lead Auditor, and Certification Manager in Agri-Food Systems.

Ralph's career began at the Institute for Market Ecology (IMO), where they worked as an International Auditor and Certification Manager from May 2002 to August 2004.

Throughout their work experience, Ralph has demonstrated a strong focus on international projects, business development, and management responsibilities. Ralph has also gained expertise in training and collaborating with certification bodies across different countries.

Ralph Langholz's education history begins in 1996 when they attended Universität Rostock and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Ecology, completing their studies in 1998. Ralph then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in International Agricultural Science at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin from 1999 to 2001. In 2000, Langholz also attended Wageningen University & Research, as part of Humboldt University, studying International Agricultural Science.

In 2014, Langholz continued their education by enrolling in ETH Zürich and successfully earned an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management, completing the program in 2016. Ralph then pursued further studies at the University of St.Gallen, where they completed a Certificate Programme in International Retail Management from 2020 to 2021.

Most recently, in 2022 and 2023, Langholz attended Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, where they obtained a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Contract Management and Negotiation, with a focus on Vertragsmanagement.

It is worth noting that no specific degree name is provided for their time at Wageningen University & Research, suggesting that Langholz may have pursued partial coursework or a specialized program without completing a formal degree.