MONTREAL, Canada — RGC Coffee Inc. (RGC), a worldwide supplier of coffee, is proud to announce the appointment of Nathalie Gabbay as its President effective January 1, 2021. Ms. Gabbay has served in various senior management positions at RGC and will succeed Ron Gabbay, who is assuming the new role of Executive Chairman after leading RGC for more than 50 years. In her new role, Ms. Gabbay will guide corporate strategy and manage international operations, including RGC’s two subsidiaries, RGC Americas (Bogota) and RGC Coffee USA (Los Angeles), and retains her roles in sales and business development.
Ms. Gabbay brings over 20 years of experience including 17 years in the coffee industry. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Coffee Association and previously served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Specialty Coffee Association of America.
“Over the past 17 years, Nathalie has demonstrated leadership and operational acumen across the organization,” says Ron Gabbay, RGC’s current President and Founder. “I have the utmost confidence in Nathalie’s strategic vision. Having her at the helm of RGC will bring a spirit of energy and enthusiasm that will propel our business to new heights. Our leadership team is extremely talented and diverse, which gives me great comfort that RGC is in excellent hands.”
Ms. Gabbay added, “I am humbled and honored to serve as President of RGC Coffee and lead our exceptional team in the next chapter of our journey. I am grateful to Ron for his mentorship and partnership, and truly appreciate the confidence he and my colleagues have placed in me. Ron Gabbay is a deeply-respected and admired coffee professional, having built solid relationships with so many individuals over his five decades in coffee. I look forward to his continued partnership as we continue his tradition at RGC.”
About RGC
RGC Coffee is a privately held corporation based in Montreal, Canada. The company focuses on the premium and specialty coffee markets offering roasters and retailers in-depth and independent expertise. Its subsidiary in Bogota, RGC Americas, oversees quality control and sustainability in Latin America, where current demands of coffee roasters mandate greater accountability on their supply chains and a stricter focus on quality.
