Julius Persoone, son of renowned chocolatier Dominique Persoone, has been the creative director and head of production at TheChocolateLine since 2019. He combines scientific precision with gastronomic daring and is known for his fermentation techniques, natural food colorings, and even pralines for throat cancer patients. Julius is a global speaker and ambassador for Visit Flanders, giving lectures on the future of chocolate. In 2023, Gault&Millau named Julius "Best Chocolatier of 2023."