Michelangelo Cestari
Head of Project Development - Latin America at Melting Pot Foundation- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Melting Pot Foundation
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Denmark
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Project Development - Latin America
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Jul 2023 - Present
Creating social change through culinary entrepreneurship Creating social change through culinary entrepreneurship
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H15 MAD & KULTUR i KØDBYEN
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Denmark
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CFO
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Oct 2023 - Present
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Interim CEO
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Oct 2022 - Sep 2023
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Business Development Consultant
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Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
H15 is a constellation of ventures orbiting around food and culture, which purpose is to become an engine of social engagement within the community of the Grey Meatpacking District in Copenhagen. It aims to bring people together, promote cultural exchange, and foster a sense of community through its various endeavours.
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Basque Culinary Center
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Spain
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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External Lecturer
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Professor | Dept. of Mgmt, Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2022
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Restaurant Gustu
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Bolivia
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Food & Beverages
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Board Member
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
Gustu is a purpose-driven business, powered by the Melting Pot Foundation and IFU Investment Fund for Developing Countries.
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Founder CEO
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Gustu – a social impact business - living CSRGustu is a fine dining restaurant in La Paz, Bolivian, that works exclusively with Bolivian products from all regions of the country to demonstrate to the world its diversity and richness.Gustu is not a business with a department for CSR; it is a Social Impact Business. Its drive is not only to maintain a striving business, but also to generate positive outputs as a motor for Bolivia’s socio-economic development. The Gustu Social Impact Business Program is constantly evaluating its footprint on the surrounding economy, environment and society, implementing mechanisms to efficiently increase its positive impact. Show less
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Co Founder and Board Member - Melting Pot Bolivia
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Nov 2012 - Oct 2019
Creating social change through culinary entrepreneurship Creating social change through culinary entrepreneurship
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Aprende Institute
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Advisor for gastronomy education program
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
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REF
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Member
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
In my capacity as the CEO of Gustu and as a Board Member of the non-profit organization Melting Pot Bolivia, I played an active role in the REF monthly business forum. During these events, I acquired valuable insights and knowledge by engaging in workshops, attending conferences, and participating in peer advisory boards. In my capacity as the CEO of Gustu and as a Board Member of the non-profit organization Melting Pot Bolivia, I played an active role in the REF monthly business forum. During these events, I acquired valuable insights and knowledge by engaging in workshops, attending conferences, and participating in peer advisory boards.
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Culinary career
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2004 - 2012
Restaurant Relæ* | Pastry Chef and Baker | Copenhagen, Denmark Restaurant Geranium*** | Sous-Chef | Copenhagen, Denmark Restaurant Au Crocodile*** | Demi Chef De Partie | Strasbourg, France Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons** | Kitchen Stager | Oxford, United Kingdom Restaurant Mugaritz** | Kitchen Stager | San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain Restaurant Relæ* | Pastry Chef and Baker | Copenhagen, Denmark Restaurant Geranium*** | Sous-Chef | Copenhagen, Denmark Restaurant Au Crocodile*** | Demi Chef De Partie | Strasbourg, France Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons** | Kitchen Stager | Oxford, United Kingdom Restaurant Mugaritz** | Kitchen Stager | San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
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Education
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Copenhagen Business School
Master of Business Development -
University of Roehampton
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
HTEI College of culinary arts
Culinary Arts/Chef Training -
Colegio Francia-Lycée Français de Caracas
High School