Michael Ginor
Hudson Valley Foie Gras, New York, USA

Michael Ginor is the President of America's largest foie gras producer, Hudson Valley Foie Gras. He is also a noted chef, food writer and member of several prestigious culinary institutes.

Born in Seattle in 1963, Michael Ginor is a graduate from Brandeis University, armed with an MBA from New York University. After 4 years as a Senior Vice President with David Lerner Associates at Wall Street, he joined the Israeli Defense Forces. It was in Israel that Ginor discovered the potential of modern age foie gras processing and the possibilities of total and comprehensive production.

Associated with the James Beard Foundation, where Ginor is a member of the National Advisory Board, Hudson Valley Foie Gras has received numerous awards including the Gold Merit Award from Chefs in America, the Awards of Excellence from James Beard Foundation, and the Five Star Diamond Award from the America Academy of Hospitality Sciences.

In addition to Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Ginor is also actively involved in many facets of the culinary world, including product development, creating of gourmet and charitable events, workshops, and demonstrations.

Michael Ginor willbe hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

Michael Ginor
-- Hudson Valley Foie Gras, New York, USA