Mission and Governance
Les Roches is committed to preparing our students for a top career in the global hospitality industry.
Vision
The Visionary Leaders in Global Hospitality Education, fearlessly shaping tomorrow’s world.
Mission
Catalysing a cosmopolitan learning community to develop future leaders in the global hospitality sector, with the ability and confidence to shape a sustainable future
Governing board
The Governing Board’s objective is to review the school’s mission, assure quality and integrity, review major changes in the curriculum, endorse strategic planning, monitor financial data and assess the CEO’s performance.
The Governing Board meets between 3 and 4 times per year and is composed of an independent chairperson, representatives from Gesthotel, as well as independent lawyers and Chief Executive Officers.
| Dr. Breffni M. Noone | President & Chair, Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management |
| Mr. Francis Clivaz | Les Roches Founder |
| Mr. Claudio E. Casanova | Manager, Grand-Hôtel Du Golf & Palace, Crans-Montana, Switzerland |
| Mr. Christian Karaoglanian | Consultant for Accorhotels, Member of the board of directors of various companies |
| Mr. Frederic Biousse | Co-founder of Experienced Capital, President of Experienced Capital Management |
| Dr. Elmore Alexander | Dean Emeritus at the Ricciardi College of Business |
| Dr. Stacy L. Sweeney | Higher Education Consultant |
| Mr. Chad Thompson | Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer Daymar College Group |
| Mr. Benoît-Etienne Domenget | Chief Executive Officer Sommet Education |
| Dr. Fabien Fresnel | Chief Operating Officer Sommet Education |
| Dr. Stephanie Furlough-Morris | Chief Financial Officer Sommet Education |
Management
| Managing Director, Les Roches Worldwide | Dr. Christine Demen Meier |
| General Director, Les Roches Spain | Mr. Carlos Díez De La Lastra (MSC) |
| Campus Director, Les Roches Jin Jiang (China) | Mr. Michael Bao |
| Chief Financial Officer, Les Roches Worldwide | Mr. Stelios Pappas (MBA) |
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is a private and for profit institution. For a fair summary of its financial statements, please contact the Managing Director
