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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

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
Ms. Hala Ayoub
Academic Development and Quality Assurance Manager

Member
Mr. Mohammad Al Nammoura
HR 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
Hyatt Regency Ayla, Aqaba

Member
Mr. Mohammad Al-Qasem
Chairman, Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skills Council

Member
Mrs. Ansam Malkawi
Head of Communication and International Relations, Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities

Member
Mr. Omar Hazineh
Delivery Officer – Tourism, Aqaba Special Zone Authority’s Delivery Unit

Member
Mr. Vincent Arnaud
Executive Vice President, Hotels, Food & Beverage and Leisure, GroupeBarrière

Member
Dr. Joseph Ruddy
Senior Advisor – Enabling Environment and Tourism Human Capital Development, Tunisia

Member
Mr. Michael Nugent
Accor Vice President Operations, Levant and Pakistan

Member
Mr. William (Bill) Dewell
Director of Operations Hilton Dead Sea & Spa

Member
Mr. Essam Fakhreddin
CEO & Partner – ATICO Fakhreldin Group