We have an extremely well qualified international faculty at Les Roches who have excellent academic credentials and/or extensive experience in the industry.

 

All of our faculty are committed to bringing out the best in every student.

 

Below are profiles of just a few faculty members who will be teaching you and a short description of their professional background.

 

Graduate and postgraduate courses are reinforced with specialists who teach a specific subject.

 

• Colin Small  | Dean of the Undergraduate School | Read bio
•  Bruno Eeckels| Dean of Graduate School
• Jeremy Hutchinson | Director of Academic Affairs

 

 

Program Managers :

Varini Emilio

Lecturer in Marketing, Tourism, Hotel Design since 1994. CHE; MBA from Revans University, Boulder, USA, (2004).

 

Leaney Michael | Program manager for HOIII

Lecturer in Facilities Management and Environmental Studies since 2004. B.Eng (Hons) in Combined Engineering, Coventry University, UK, (1992).  Read complete bio

 

Crettol Bertrand

Lecturer in French since 1993. CHE; Licence en Lettres (Master in French Literature), Université de Fribourg, Switzerland, (1992).

 

Schirinzi Anne

Proportional lecturer in Marketing since 1987. CHE; MSc in Hospitality Management, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, (2001). BA (Hons) International Marketing Greenwich University, UK, (1983).

 

Remy Detlev | Program Manager for the Bachelor of Business Administration program

Lecturer in Marketing and Revenue Management since 2007. Research Master in Marketing, MComm, University College Cork, Ireland, (2007).Certificate in Revenue Management, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA, (2008). Registered on DBA with University of Surrey, (UK). Read complete bio

 

Tomblin Alison Margaret

Lecturer in English since 2008. MA in applied Linguistics and ELT, Nottingham University, UK, (2008). PG Cert in Teaching English for Academic Purposes, Nottingham University, UK, (2007). PGCE in French & Spanish, Newcastle upon Tyne University, UK, (1988). BA (Hons) in French Studies, Nottingham University, UK, (1986).

Jones James | Academic Program Manager

Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition since 2007. CHE; PhD in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Silicon Containing Compounds, University of East Anglia, UK, (1979). Read complete bio

 

Lochhead Alison | Program Manager for General Education and Lecturer

Lecturer in English and Communication since 2000. MA in English Language and Literature, Aberdeen University, UK, (1976); PGCE, University of North Wales, Bangor, UK, (1982). Registered for Med, Stirling University in Scotland, UK.  Read complete bio

The faculty at Les Roches Bluche campus teach in their own particular area of expertise. Most teachers are able to take advantage of extensive experience or academic background and teach in courses related to more than one field of study.

 

Anderson, Nicholas James
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2011.

Andrioli Jiriti, Andrea
Proportional lecturer in Spanish since 2002. CHE; Licenciatura en Trabajo Social, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, (1999). Registered for Brevet fédéral de formateur d’adultes.

 

Avila, Franc
Lecturer in Research Methods, since 2010. MSc in International Hospitality Management, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, 2001. Registered for DBA with University of Liverpool, UK.

 

Bérard, Gisèle
Proportional Lecturer in French, since 1982. Licence d’enseignement d’anglais, Université de Nice, France, (1978).

Berclaz, Gabriela
Proportional lecturer in German since 1997. CHE; Swiss Business, Commerce and Language Diplomas, Switzerland, (1970).

Beyer, Nicolas
Lecturer in Pastry Culinary Arts since 1990. CHE; Confiseur-Pâtissier-Glacier diplômé, Switzerland, (1998).

Bezzi, Patrick
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 1995. CHE; Executive Master Chef with Advanced Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training, Switzerland, (2004). WACS Global Master Chef, (2004).

Bosoni, Emilio
Part-time lecturer in Italian since 1993. Maturità Classica, Lycée Classique, Milan, Italy, (1964).  Università per Stranieri di Perugia, Perugia, (1994).

Buisine, Martin
Lecturer in Pastry Culinary Arts since 2009. Formation Complémentaire en Chocolaterie et Glace, LEP Michel Servet, France (1989). CAP Pâtissier-Chocolatier-Glacier-Confiseur, LEP Notre Dame de la Providence, France (1987)

 

Carlson Blatti, Kirstin
Proportional lecturer in Effective Writing since 2007. MEd in Applied Linguistics, Open University, UK, (2010).BA in Linguistics, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA (1990).

Christen, Bruno
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2003. CHE; Certificat fédéral de capacité, Switzerland, (2003).

Crettol, Bertrand
Lecturer in French since 1993. CHE; Licence en Lettres (Master in French Literature), Université de Fribourg, Switzerland, (1992).

Cunningham, Joanne
Lecturer in Accounting and Hospitality and Operations, since 2011. Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management, DCT, Lucerne, Switzerland, (1994). MBA, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, (1993).

Del Sol, Javier
Lecturer in Rooms Division since 2010. Executive MBA, University of Barcelona – EAE Business School, Spain (2011), PGC in Hospitality Management, Thames Valley University, UK, (2007). MA in Human Resources Management, Polytechnic University of Catalonia - EAE Business School, Spain, (2002). BA in Law, University of Lima, Peru, (2000)

Diamantis, Dimitrios
Lecturer in Tourism since 1999. PhD in Ecotourism and Consumer Behavior, Bournemouth University, UK, (1998).

 

Di Donna, Giuseppe
Lecturer in Marketing since 2010. MA in Political Sciences specialized in Sociology, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy, (1987). Registered for PhD with University of Lausanne.

Dujoncquoy, Samuel
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2011.

 

Dunn, Sarah
Proportional lecturer in French since 2007. Licence de Langues, Littératures et Civilisations Etrangères, Université Française du Pacifique, Tahiti, Polynésie Française, 1995

Ebiner, Evelyne
Proportional lecturer in Spanish since 2008. Diplôme Assistante en Tourisme (BF), HES à Sierre, Switzerlend, (2010). BA in Spanish, University of Paranavai, Brazil (2002), PGC in Spanish, SOET University, Maringa, Brazil (2003).

Evéquoz, Jean-Michel
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 1995. CHE; Chef de Cuisine diplôme fédéral, Switzerland, (2004).

 

Favre, Marlyse
Lecturer in Service Operations since 1995. CHE; Diplôme de Gestion en Intendance (2005), Diplôme de l’Ecole Hôtelière de Genève, (1987).

Fornage, Sylvie
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2010. Award of Excellence, Académie des Arts Culinaires, UK, (2006). Diplômée du Brevet Fédéral de Chef en Restauration, Switzerland, (2004).

Fox, Raymond
Part-time lecturer in Web Development since 2011.

Fuchs, Diana
Proportional lecturer in German since 2002. CHE; Vordiplom der Universität München für Diplom-Kaufleute und DiplomVolkswirte, Germany, (1987).

Gamberoni, Alexandre
Lecturer in Organizational Behavior since 2004. MBA, University of Liverpool, UK, (2010). Technicien supérieur en restauration, Lausanne Hotel School, Switzerland, (1989).

Garcia Sánchez, Pablo
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2009. CHE; F&B Manager Course, Màlaga, Spain, (2004). Formador de Formadores (Specialization in teaching), University of Vigo, Spain, (2003). Haute Cuisine and Kitchen Management Course, Màlaga, Spain, (2001). Registered for MBA with University of Liverpool, UK.

Gardini, Denise
Proportional lecturer in Rooms Division since 1998. CHE; MEd, Open University, UK, (2008), BA (hons) in French, Manchester University, UK, (1979).

Gautier, Jean-Marc
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2009.  B.T.S. Top cooking degree and hotel management degree, Montpellier ESICAD. Federal Kitchen Chef Certificate (Brevet), France, (1989).

Germanier, Rachel
Proportional lecturer in English since 2005. MEd Applied Linguistics (Open), Open University, UK, (2009), BSc (hons) in Land Management, University of Reading, UK, (1991). Registered for EdD with the Open University, UK.

Gerstkamp, Wolf
Lecturer in Human Resources since 2010. MBA, Specialization in Hospitality Management Finance, Universidad Europea de Madrid/Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Switzerland, (2007). BBA in Finance, Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Switzerland, (2006).

Gueuning, Frank
Lecturer in Financial Accounting from July 2008, CHE, Diplôme Supérieur en Hôtellerie Restauration, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland, (1985). PGD in Hospitality Management, University of Derby, UK, (2006). Registered for MBA with University of Liverpool, UK.

Heuberger, Irene
Proportional lecturer in English since 2006. Diploma of University of International Tourism and Leisure Studies, Netherlands, (1981). Registered for MEd with the Open University, UK.

Hodgson, Julie
Proportional lecturer in Information Technology since 2009. Tri-Lingual Diploma (English, German, Italian) with modules in law, economics and business administration, York College, UK.

Hodgson, Paul
Lecturer in Modeling for Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology since 2009. CHE; BA (Hons) Accountancy & Finance, Hull University, UK. Registered for MSc with University of Liverpool, UK.

Huet, Samuel
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2009. Baccalauréat Professionnel de Restauration, Académie de Nantes, France (1992).

Imboden, Alain
Lecturer in Research Methods since 2006. PhD in Sociology, Uppsala University, Sweden, (2005).

Julien, Christelle
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2008. Baccalauréat Professionnel de Service, France, (1991). Formateur d’Adultes, FSEA, Switzerland, (2008).

La Sala, Nicola
Lecturer in Service Operations since 1990. CHE; Maîtrise Fédéral de Maître d’Hôtel, Switzerland, (1985).

Lewis, Robert
Lecturer in Human Resources since 2007. PGD research methods Kingston University, UK (2009). MBA minor Human Resources, Boston University, Belgium, (2000). DES international business University of Paris, France, (1997). BBA American University of Paris, France, (1993). Registered for DBA at University of Gloucestershire, London, UK.

Macarrao, Ebru
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2011.

Macarrao, Paulo
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2009. Certificate of Hospitality Supervisor, The American Hotel & Motel Association, USA, (2005).

Marshall, Thomas
Lecturer in Marketing since 2008. DBA in Marketing and Management, Pace University, USA, (2006).

McGlade, Bernadette
Lecturer in Rooms Division Management since 2007. City and Guilds 709, Hotel Reception and Bookkeeping (1979).

 

McMath, Steven
Lecturer in Finance since 2008. LLB and Dip.L.P., Glasgow University, Scotland, (1996). Diploma in Accounting, Ayr College, Scotland, (1989). Registered for MBA in Finance and Accounting, University of Liverpool, UK.

Meehan, Jonathan
Lecturer in Communication from 2008. BA (Hons) French Studies, University of Manchester, UK (1999), Licence-ès-Lettres Modernes, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France (1998), completing Cambridge DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults), British Council, Milan, Italy.

Merkel, Natalie
Part-time lecturer in Information Technology since 2010. CHE; BA in Hospitality Management, Glion Institute of higher Education, Switzerland, (2002). Registered for MBA in Finance and Accounting, University of Liverpool, UK.

Michael, Michalakis
Lecturer in Finance and Human Resources since 2011. MA of Science in Educational Leadership, University of Leicester, UK, (2006). BA of Science Hospitality and Tourism Management, USA/ Switzerland, (1994).

Michel, Laurent
Proportional lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition since 2009. PhD en Microbiologie, Université de Lausanne, Switzerland, (2005).

Milon, Patrice
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2002. CHE; Chef en restauration avec brevet fédéral, Switzerland, (2004).

 

Mottier, Ewa
Lecturer in Information Technology and Statistics since 2007. PhD in Information Systems, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, (2009). MBI Master in Business Information Systems, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, (1996). MSc Engineer in Telecommunication, Technical University of Gdansk, Poland (1985).

Müller, Benedicta
Proportional lecturer in Rooms Division since 2002. CHE; Fähigkeitsausweis als Servicefachangestellte, Switzerland, (1982). Registered for FFA, Ecole Club Migros, Martigny, Switzerland.

Nikitopoulos, Dina
Proportional lecturer in English since 2009. BA in English Literature, San Francisco State University, USA, (1986). Teaching Credential-English, San Francisco State University, USA, (1991). 

Ninan, Mariam
Lecturer in English, Sociology, International Politics and Contemporary History since July 2000. Diplôme en études de développement, IUED, Switzerland, (1987).

Olsson-Duc, Ann
Proportional lecturer in French since 2007. MA in Language Education (French/Swedish), University of Gothenburg, Sweden, (1987).

Pereira, Joao
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2009. Certificate in Service, Lisbon, Portugal, (1977).

Puhl, Michael
Proportional lecturer in Psychology since 2011. MSc in International Human Resource Management, Oxford Brookes University, UK, (2007). MA (Hons) in Social, School and Clinical Psychology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, (2003). BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, (2003)

Puhr, Ruth
Proportional lecturer in Theatre Studies and Drama since 2006. MA in Music, Durham University, UK (1993). MSc in Information Technology, Durham University, UK, (1995).

Pulfrey, Caroline
Proportional lecturer in Psychology since 2007. Research PhD in Social Psychology, Université de Lausanne, Switzerland, (2010).

Rachny, Edward (view bio)
Lecturer in Service Operations and Culinary Arts since July 2007. MBA in Business Administration, University of Liverpool, UK, (2010).Certificate in Food and Beverage Management, Cornell University, Ithaca New York, USA, (1998). Culinary Master, IHK Passau, Germany, (1995).

 
Rosen, Arnaud
Lecturer in Hospitality Finance since 2004. MBA in Marketing Management, University of St Thomas Houston, Texas, USA, (1984).

Rosselli, Fernando
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2003. CHE; Brevet fédéral de formateur d’adultes, Switzerland, (2010). CHE; Certificat Fédéral de Capacité, Switzerland, (1983).

Rosskogler, Michael
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2011. Brevet fédéral de Chef de cuisine, Switzerland, (1996), CHE, American Hotel Association, USA, (2002).

Schirinzi, Anne
Proportional lecturer in Marketing since 1987. CHE; MSc in Hospitality Management, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, (2001). BA (Hons) International Marketing Greenwich University, UK, (1983).

Schmidt, Matthias
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2011.

Sinigallia, Maurizio
Lecturer in Service Operations since 1996. CHE; Brevet fédéral de formateur d’adultes, Switzerland, (2010). CHE; Chef en Restauration avec brevet fédéral, Switzerland, (1999).

 

Sinigallia, Maurizio
Lecturer in Service Operations since 1996. CHE; Brevet fédéral de formateur d’adultes, Switzerland, (2010). CHE; Chef en Restauration avec brevet fédéral, Switzerland, (1999).

 

Stead, Susan
Lecturer in Intensive English since 2005. MEd Applied Linguistics (Open), Open University, UK, (2009), BTEC diploma in Tourism and Leisure Studies, Harrogate College of Arts and Technology, UK, (1990).

Stegmüller, Friedrich
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 1990. CHE; Eidgenössisch Diplomierter Küchenchef, (1992), Diplomierter Betriebsleiter des Gemeinschaftsgastronomie, Switzerland, (1997).

Stöckli, Dominique
Lecturer in Pastry Culinary Arts since 1987. CHE; Brevet fédéral de formateur d’adultes, (2004). Maîtrise fédérale de boulangerpâtissier (2001), maîtrise fédérale de pâtissier- confiseur- chocolatier- glacier, Switzerland, (1992).

Stritt, Johanna
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2011.

Taylor, Stephanie
Academic Support Coordinator since 2007. MA Ed in Equality and Diversity, Open University, UK, (2009). PGCE, University of Leeds, UK, (1989). BA in English and French, University of Manchester, UK, (1987).

Tomblin, Alison
Lecturer in English since 2008. MA in applied Linguistics and ELT, Nottingham University, UK, (2008). PG Cert in Teaching English for Academic Purposes, Nottingham University, UK, (2007). PGCE in French & Spanish, Newcastle upon Tyne University, UK, (1988). BA (Hons) in French Studies, Nottingham University, UK, (1986).

Varga, Peter
Part-time lecturer in Cultural Diversity since 2008. Doctorate in Social Sciences with an emphasis in the Anthropology of Tourism University of Guadalajara, Mexico, (2004).

Varini, Emilio
Lecturer in Marketing, Tourism, Hotel Design since 1994. CHE; MBA from Revans University, Boulder, USA, (2004).

Varini, Marinez
Proportional lecturer in Introduction to Hospitality since 2008. PGD in International Hospitality Management, Les Roches, Switzerland. BA in Tourism, Uninorte, Brazil, (1999). Registered for MBA in Marketing with University of  Liverpool, UK.

De Viti, Stefano
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2002. CHE; Brevet fédéral de formateur d’adultes, (2009). Swiss Federal Kitchen Chef Certificate (Brevet), Switzerland, (2000).

De Vulpillières, Patrice
Lecturer in Service Operations since 2009.  Technico-commercial de la Vente du Vin et Sommelier-conseil, Université du Vin, France, (1996). BAC Pro en Hôtellerie Restauration, Ecole Hôtelière, France, (1990).

Wehrli, Anna Barbla
Lecturer in Food and Beverage Management since 1993. CHE; MSc in Hospitality Management, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, (2001).

Wood, David
Part-time lecturer in Marketing since 2007 DBA, Revans University, USA, (2002). MBA in Telecommunication, Anglia Polytechnic University, UK, (1994).

Zhou-Rachny, Qiaoping
Lecturer in Housekeeping and Mandarin since 2007. Certificate of Hospitality Supervisor, The American Hotel & Motel Association, USA, (2005).