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Marta González – Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Spain in Belgium and Luxembourg

Secretary general (CEO) at the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Spain in Belgium and Luxembourg. The Chamber is a form of business network association whose main objective is the development of trade and investments between Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg. The Chamber offers a wide range of commercial and promotional services to the companies as well as professional contacts and facilitates business networking among its partners.

Cati Gómez – F&B Consultant

Cati Gómez is an independent adviser, a professional cortadora de jamón, prescriber and consultant with over 9 years of experience in industry of the Spanish Jamón. Spanish of origin, Cati has been living in the Netherlands for the past 21 years and is passionate when it comes to learning and sharing her knowledge about the Spanish Jamón with others. Growing up, she spent her childhood years in Huelva, Andalusia, one of the areas where the Jamón culture emerged. In addition to having acquired extensive work experience, she continues expanding her knowledge and training in both ham and wine through attendance to courses, masterclasses as well as conferences.

Today, she is one of the leaders in the Dutch market, combining her knowledge of ham and gastronomy with her experience in the business world within Europe. Cati represents Spanish Jamón on an international level, whilst “bringing together people and business in a tasteful way”.

Raúl Henríquez – Ciderwinkel

Owner of Ciderwinkel, since 2009, Raúl is the biggest importer and distributor of Craft cider in the Netherlands. Ciderwinkel currently imports from 6 cider houses from the northwest of Spain as well as from the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Ireland, Estonia, and Switzerland. Raúl is based in Groningen, the north of the country where he also works advising regarding cider making, cider-food-pairing as a ‘pommelier’, and fostering the production of Dutch cider. Furthermore, Raúl has formerly organised the International Cider Festival in Rotterdam and other events in Amsterdam. Additionally, a growing side successful business for Raúl is the import of Spanish wine.

Susan de Wette – La Cordobesa

For over 35 years, La Cordobesa has been a producer and importer of Spanish and Italian meat products. In 1976, La Cordobesa had its origins, when a Spanish guest worker, who brought traditional Spanish recipes from his home country, started a one-man business. In 1985 the company was taken over by Fred de Wette and his then partner and La Cordobesa Nederland B.V. found its origins. A year later he bought out his partner’s share to continue the business independently. For a few years now, his daughter Susan de Wette and niece Linda de Wette have also been involved in La Cordobesa. Originally, La Cordobesa sold mainly directly to the consumer. Little by little, the emphasis shifted to wholesale, partly driven by the increasing awareness of Spanish and Italian meat products among Dutch consumers.

Clauida Snijners – Alegre Import

Claudia is the driving force behind Alegre Import with a great passion for Catalonia and all the beautiful local products she can find there. An energetic person who likes to tell everything about her beloved country in her own, original and catchy way. Claudia is account manager of several Catalan brands, tradeshow networking and manages events (wine and food tastings, workshops on Catalan cuisine). She blogs about her great love: Catalan wine, gastronomy and culture!

María Ángeles Nogueras – Hollandaluz Nederland SL & OFA

Owner and CEO of HOLLANDALUZ NEDERLAND SL, a business based on Spanish delicacies and gifts in Amsterdam called “Hollandaluz”. María’s motto is to delegate and trust. Her aim is to promote the quality of daily life, just like the aim of OFA. With her passion for Spanish culture and cuisine, María brings a unique perspective to her work and is dedicated to delivering high-quality products to her customers.