
LEADING CHANGE.
ONE RESTAURANT
AT A TIME.
ABOUT US

Consistency


Hygiene
The food industry is on the brink of ground-breaking innovation, and we're at the forefront of this technological transformation.
​
Our robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, are allowing restaurants to improve their cost structure, efficiency, and scalability.
​Food Quality

KITCHEN INNOVATION
INSPIRED BY
AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS
25+ years in the
automotive industry
​
Previously developed world-leading, automated manufacturing production lines
​
Applying state of the art innovation practices to commercial kitchens
CAMSC Supplier Certification
We are a proudly certified CAMSC (Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council) company! CAMSC offers national certification, giving Aboriginal and minority owned suppliers access to the leading Canadian network of organizations committed to diverse and inclusive supply chains

Meet The Team
Our Founding Team Members (Kevork & Andy!) hail from the Automotive Manufacturing Industry, where their business grew to become the largest North American supplier of seating, airbag, and seatbelt components for the likes of General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Ford, and many more
Management

Kevork Sevadjian
Co-Founder / CEO
Kevork is the former CEO of Summo Corp., a leading North American automotive parts manufacturer. He was responsible for the company's expansion to Mexico, development of its Technology Center, and eventual sale to a European multinational in 2016.
Management

Andrew Skrepnek
Co-Founder / CIO
Andrew is the former Director of Innovation and Research & Development for Summo Corp. Under his leadership, Andrew was responsible for developing Summo’s Technology Center where he developed a team of mechanical, mechatronics, and controls engineers to design and build high-production manufacturing lines with advanced automation systems.
Management

Kristian Tazbazian
Co-Founder / COO
Kristian is a resourceful self-starter with a versatile skill set in supply-chain management and product design/development. Through his previous work with start-ups, Kristian has direct experience in implementing innovative technologies throughout various industries.
Board Member

Michele Angelo Verna
Board Member / Director
Michele has held various senior executive roles at global companies such as Walgreens Boots Alliance (Senior Vice President Global Human Resources), Salvatore Ferragamo (Chief HR and Strategic Officer), Techint Group (Executive Board Member and Group Chief Human Resources), and Vodafone (Board Member and CEO at Vodafone Germany).
Advisor

Dr. Stephen Veldhuise
Advisor (Technology)
Dr. Veldhuis is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at McMaster University and Director of McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI). Through his involvement in the MMRI..
Advisor

Wayne Isaacs
Advisor (Finance)
Wayne has had a 30-year career in international business and Canadian capital markets. During this tenure, Wayne was involved in 30 listed companies and has served as a director and/or senior officer of over 35 listed companies.
Advisor

Neil Ortlieb
Advisor (Business Development)
Neil is the former Vice President of Global Operating Performance for CSA Group, a leading standards organization focused on product safety and testing. Neil was responsible for driving improvements across CSA’s testing, inspection, and certification business.
Developing state of the art technology with industry leaders
WANT TO JOIN US?
If you are passionate about developing meaningful technology that creates meaningful solutions, then Gastronomous is the place for you! By joining our team, you will be immersed in a dynamic and thought-provoking environment that tests your capabilities and pushes you to new heights.
