Billy Gallagher: Chef, Mentor, Industry Icon, Humanitarian, Author
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“There can be few people in the hospitality industry, locally and abroad, who haven’t heard of or admire Dr Bill Gallagher. His achievements as a chef, mentor, competitor and friend to chefs around the world are legendary. He is the Honorary Life President of The World Association of Chef Societies which covers 90 countries and 1 million members. What a huge compliment and honour it is for Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine to be featured on Billy’s blog!”
Dr Billy Gallagher is one of South Africa's iconic figures in the Food and Beverage Industry, his experience spanning over four decades at the highest level. Dr Gallagher's involvement in the industry is well known, noteably his work in education where he has served five years as Chairman of the Board at the Univeristy of Johannesburg School of Tourism and Hospitality and over 20 years as the President of the South African Chefs Association. Dr Gallagher has been at the forefront of developing young Chefs and was instrumental in the first apprenticeship schemes and is an iconic leader and mentor to young leaders across the world.