IOON Council
of Experts
Independent Advisory Council for Science, Practice, and Education
An independent, international, and multidisciplinary council safeguarding IOON’s scientific integrity, methodological rigor, educational standards, and institutional neutrality.
The IOON Council of Experts is an independent, international advisory body that safeguards the scientific integrity, methodological rigor, educational quality, and institutional neutrality of IOON.
Composed of peer-nominated, term-limited global leaders across science, gastronomy, health, sustainability, oleotourism and innovation, the Council ensures all IOON programs are aligned with IOC and ISO frameworks, evidence-based, and relevant across the olive oil value chain.
Through peer review, methodology oversight, and strategic guidance, the Council supports high-quality education, trust-building, and the continuous evolution of olive oil practice worldwide.
The Council is globally constituted, with representation across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific — ensuring that IOON reflects a truly international perspective and serves the interests of diverse cultures, markets, and consumers worldwide.
COUNCIL OF EXPERTS
Meet our Experts
Annette Bongartz
Sensory Science & Olive Oil Expert
Head of Food Perception Group,
Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Panel Leader, Swiss Olive Oil Panel
Eleftheria Germanaki
IOC-recognized Panel Leader, Olive Oil Quality Strategist & Educator - Director & Panel Supervisor, Sensory Evaluation Laboratory of Crete (ACR)
Martin Popp
Sensory Science & Olive Oil Expert
Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation,
Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Panel Leader, Swiss Olive Oil Panel
Juan Antonio Parrilla-González
Expert in Oleotourism & Cooperative Innovation
Vice-Dean of Tourism, Entrepreneurship & Employability, University of Jaén
Filippo Falugiani
Olive Oil & Gastronomy Innovator
Founder of AIRO, Educator & Promoter of Olive Oil in Fine Dining
