World Finals :
The Jury
Forsthofer, Leopold (°1966) - Austria 
Education:
1980 : apprenticeship as confectioner Ybbs / Donau
1990 : Master as confectioner with excellence
1991 : exam for gastronomy concession
Professional experience:
Currently : Kurkonditorei Oberlaa Vienna in a leading position
Awards and titles:
1994 - 1996 : Head Patissier of the National Team of the Austrian Cooks,
several gold and silver medals national and international
1997 - 2000 : Head of the Austrian National Team of confectioners,
three times participation in the “Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon
1999 : judge at the National Competition of the Profession Olymp 2000
2001 : 1st winner of the competition “Austrian Confiseur 2000 “
2002 : Team Manager of the Austrian Team in Las Vegas at the World
Pastry Team Championship 2002
2003 : 1st winner of the Patisserie-Oskar
2004 : 1st winner of the Patisserie-Oskar
2004 : judge at the Passion for Pastry Festival in Amsterdam
2005 : Chairman of the Jury at the competition Patisserie-Oskar
