Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

Governance

RACA has different governing bodies that represent different partnerships with the main stakeholders: King Abdullah II Fund for Development, accreditation bodies, sponsors, and the industry.

Board of Trustees

Chairman

HE. Dr. Wajih Owais

Member

Mr. Khaled Al-Hasan

Member

Dr. Anas Al-Nabulsi

Member

Dr. Mohammad Al Tarawneh

RACA Executive Management

The Director, along with the Executive Committee, ensure the implementation of the strategic plan, mission and vision defined by the Board of Directors of RACA to guarantee that the Academy offers the best Culinary education aligned with the highest standards of Excellence.

Director

Mr. Jacques Rossel

Member

Mr. Asem Owais

Deputy Director Finance and Operation

Member

Mr. Mohammad Obeidat

Marketing and Enrollment Manager

Member

Mr. Yousef Iqleim

Executive Chef

Industry Advisory Committee

Member

Mr. Firas Irsheidat

General Manager
InterContinental Aqaba Resort

Member

Mr. Tareq Derbas

General Manager
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amman

Member

Chef. Mohammad Al-Asmar

Executive Chef

Member

Mr. Mohammad Al-Qasem

Chairman, Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skills Council

Member

Mrs. hala ayoub

Institutional Technical Advisor

Member

Mr. Omar Hazineh

Deputy Chief of party – Destination marketing lead

Member

Mr. Vincent Arnaud

Hotelier

Member

Dr. Joseph Ruddy

Senior Advisor – Enabling Environment and Tourism Human Capital Development

Member

Mr. William (Bill) Dewell

Hotelier

Member

Mr. Essam Fakhreddin

CEO & Partner – ATICO Fakhreldin Group