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
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