Team - UMAMI - Inspired by Nature umami

«Umami is the proof that ecology and economy can be in harmony.»

Denis Weinberg

Founder, Managing Director

«The larger and more complex an ecosystem, the more stable it is.»

Robin Bertschinger

Founder, Managing Director

«As ecosystem shepherds, we observe new processes every day and act accordingly to further improve our permaculture.»

Oliver Conde

Head of Technology

«Day in and day out, I take care of my greens, ensuring maximum freshness and flavour.»

Viththagan Sellathurai

Head of Production

«Plan your steps as a function of your goal.»

Martino Corti

Head of Innovation

«I love working at Umami because it widens my horizon of what I think the future of farming should and will be»

Giuseppe Russo

Deputy Head of Production

«Expect the best, plan for the worst and prepare for surprises.»

Luca Girardi

Operations & Quality Manager

«Either we find a way, or we make one.»

Marc Hasler

R&D

«I love the vibe of the people here at UMAMI, it is really an inspiring place to work and learn.»

Ana Milutinovic

Production

Ramon Frey

Intern Business Development

«Letting nature do its job is the best way to produce fair and high-quality food.»

Lisa Tescher

Events & Communications Manager

Bashar Mohammed

Production

Mira Stirnimann

Intern Production

«I like to be in harmony with plants, animals and people. At UMAMI I can live this out to the full.»

Aklilu Yemane

Production