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