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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
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Chairman
HE. Dr. Wajih Owais
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Member
Mr. Khaled Al-Hasan
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Member
Dr. Anas Al-Nabulsi
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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.
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Director
Mr. Jacques Rossel
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Member
Mr. Asem Owais
Deputy Director Finance and Operation
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Member
Mr. Mohammad Obeidat
Marketing and Enrollment Manager
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Member
Mr. Yousef Iqleim
Executive Chef
Industry Advisory Committee
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Member
Mr. Firas Irsheidat
General Manager
InterContinental Aqaba Resort
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Member
Mr. Tareq Derbas
General Manager
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amman
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Member
Chef. Mohammad Al-Asmar
Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Ayla, Aqaba
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Member
Mr. Mohammad Al-Qasem
Chairman, Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skills Council
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Member
Mrs. Ansam Malkawi
Head of Communication and International Relations, Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
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Member
Mr. Omar Hazineh
Delivery Officer – Tourism, Aqaba Special Zone Authority’s Delivery Unit
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Member
Mr. Vincent Arnaud
Executive Vice President, Hotels, Food & Beverage and Leisure, GroupeBarrière
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Member
Dr. Joseph Ruddy
Senior Advisor – Enabling Environment and Tourism Human Capital Development, Tunisia
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Member
Mr. Michael Nugent
Accor Vice President Operations, Levant and Pakistan
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Member
Mr. William (Bill) Dewell
Director of Operations Hilton Dead Sea & Spa
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Member
Mr. Essam Fakhreddin
CEO & Partner – ATICO Fakhreldin Group