Food Business Review

Food Business Review: Awards Ranking

Food Business Review proudly presents the Top 10 Culinary Directors - 2026, recognizing leaders who are strengthening supply chain performance through strategic planning and operational excellence. These professionals oversee integrated supply networks that align sourcing activities with business objectives while supporting reliable product availability. Their leadership helps organizations improve operational efficiency and respond to changing market conditions, enabling businesses to build resilient supply chains while sustaining long-term growth across the food industry.

Top 10 Culinary Directors - 2026

Top 10 Culinary Directors - 2026

Culinary Director, Tacombi

Hilda Ysusi is the Culinary Director at Tacombi, with experience in restaurant operations, menu innovation and multi-unit culinary leadership. She specializes in building scalable culinary programs, developing high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence.

Director of Culinary and Corporate Chef, Acxion Foodservice

Trey Preston has over 20 years of experience across foodservice, hospitality and culinary operations. At Acxion Foodservice, he leads culinary strategy, helping operators translate market trends into practical, profitable menu solutions.