Prof. Dr. Chahan Yeretzian / Coffee Excellence Expert

Ph.D. Chemistry, MBA
Professor for Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry and Diagnostics

IMPLEMENT Konsulent

T +41 79 621 60 78
chy@implement.ch

Specialized in the area of

  • Research and Development
  • Product Development
  • Corporate Communications
  • Strategy

Sector and client expertise

  • Chemical Industry: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry and Diagnostics
  • Coffee Industry: Research and Innovation, Expertise, Strategy
  • University Teaching

Professional experience

  • Since 2019: Konsulent, IMPLEMENT AG
  • Since 2017: CEO, Swiss Coffee Alliance GmbH
  • Since 2016: Board Member and Secretary, ASIC Association for the Science and Information on Coffee
  • Since 2014: Chair of Research Advisory Council, SCA - Specialty Coffee Association
  • 2014 - 2018: Board of Directors, SCA - Specialty Coffee Associaton
  • Since 2010: Head of Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) «The Science and Art of Coffee», ZHAW
  • Since 2008: Head of «Coffee Excellence Center», ZHAW
  • Since 2008: Head of the Section «Analytical Technologies»​, ZHAW
  • Since 2008: Professor for Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry and Diagnostics, ZHAW
  • 2006 – 2007: Public Relation Manager, Corporate Communications, Nestlé Nespresso S.A., Paudex
  • 2003 – 2006: Senior Group Manager – Head of Taste & Aroma R&D Department, Nestlé Product Technology Center, Singen
  • 2003: Head of In-mouth Food Performance Research Group, Nestlé Research Center, Lausanne
  • 2002 – 2003: Senior Research Scientist / Project Manager, Nestlé Research Center, Lausanne
  • 1995 – 2002: Research Scientist / Project Manager, Nestlé Research Center, Lausanne