SCHOOL MANAGEMENT & FACULTY PROFILES

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School Management and Administration

Les Roches Marbella Faculty

Whether you wish to complete your three-year Hotel Management Diploma, redefine your future with the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, or add to your potential with a Post Graduate Diploma, our team of professionals will be at your side to help you succeed in the managerial ranks of the world’s largest industry – hospitality and tourism. In the classrooms, restaurants and laboratories, our Faculty will provide you with the theoretical and technical knowledge that will help you develop sound operational and management competencies. These, underpinned by general education courses integrated into the curriculum, will ensure your success both in the industry and your future.

You will gain knowledge of Hotel Management and the liberal arts, social sciences and mathematics – the general education foundation that will allow you to be effective not only in your future career, but also as a contributing and confident member of society. We will provide you with the ability to communicate orally and in writing, to develop critical and evaluative skills, and skills of reasoning and rational thought.

Faculty Profiles

The faculty at Les Roches teach in their own particular area of expertise. Most teachers are able to take advantage of extensive experience or academic backgrounds and teach in courses related to more than one field of study. Faculty members are full-time unless otherwise noted.

Full and Part-time Faculty

Avrram, Lucas 
Lecturer in service since 2011. Has been involved in the service industry for over 25 years and international experience in Africa as well as Europe.  

Barnes, Sarah

Lecturer in English since 2007. Certified Hospitality Educator. Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History University College Cork, Ireland (1997). Masters Degree in Modern English Literature, University College Cork, Ireland (1999). Higher Diploma in Business & Financial Information Systems, University College Cork , Ireland (2003). CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) Cambridge University (2006).

Burton, Christopher

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2001. Certified Hospitality Educator. City & Guilds 706/2 with credits. Craft Trainer Award.

Campin, Luisa

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 1995. Certified Hospitality Educator. Escuela Superior de Hostelería y Turismo de Madrid, Spain (1994). Lycée Professionnel Industriel et Hôtetelier Albert-Bayet de Tours, France (1995).

Demaeght, Stephan
Lecturer in Accounting & Finance since 2007. Certified Hospitality Educator. Master Engineer in Business Management with options in Accounting & Audit, IC-HEC Brussels (1989). Bachelor in Business Administration with Engineering, IC-HEC Brussels (1986). International Diploma in Significant Learning, Universidad Del Valle de México (2011), Registered for DBA, Wilmington University, Delaware. 
  

Djeebet, Hassan

Lecturer in F& B Management since 1995. Certified Hospitality Educator. MBA, Master of Business Administration (2003).

Gonzalez, Jean Pierre

Lecturer in Service since 2008. Diplôme du Bacalauréat Professionnel Section Bureautique Option "A" Gestion L.E.P. Beaugrenelle, Paris (1997). 

Hall, Ron

Lecturer in Computer Applications since 2006. Certified Hospitality Educator. Master of Science Degree in Information Systems Management (ISM), University of Liverpool.

Hirth, Mavi

Lecturer in English since 2005. Certified Hospitality Educator. Cambridge Proficiency Exam and Oxford Higher Exam (1995). Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (2005) Lehramtsstudium L3 in English, German and Spanish, Frankfurt University

Izquierdo, Óscar
Lecturer in Marketing since 2009. Certified Hospitality Educator. Diploma in Business and Tourist Activities.,School of Tourism Malaga (2000). Postgraduate Diploma in Restaurant and Hospitality Management, International University of Hospitality Management "Cesar Ritz" (2002).
 

Loiti, Jon
Lecturer in Human Resources since 2008. Certified Hospitality Educator. Master in Human Resources Management, Napier University, Edinburgh (2007). Diploma in Business Administrations, Mondragon Univertsitatea, Guipúzcoa, Spain (2002).
 

Marco, Sheila

Part-time Lecturer in English and Literature since 1995. Certified Hospitality Educator. Bachelor of Education, Glasgow University, Scotland (1973). Doctoral Studies, Malaga University, Spain (1992).

Martínez, José Manuel
Lecturer in Spanish since 2011. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish, University of Málaga (1994).

O´Keeffe, Gordon

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2007. Certified in Cooking (1996).

Olea, Isabel

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 1995. Certified Hospitality Educator.

Patrucco, Silvio

Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2006. Certified Hospitality Educator. Gourmet Graduated in Cooking and Catering, International Training College, Cape Town (1996).

Permuy, Celina

Lecturer in Rooms Division since 2010.Diploma in Tourism. Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) (2005-2009). Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management. Centro Superior de Hostelería de Galicia (CSHG) (2004-2005). Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) (1997-2003).

Perez, Luis
Lecturer in Service since 2010. Certified Hospitality Educator. Degree in Sociology University of Salamanca (2000) .
 

Peyregne, Gylda

Lecturer in Service since 2001. Certified Hospitality Educator. Bachelor of Business Administration, Hospitality. Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Bluche, Switzerland (2003).

Rodriguez, Roberto

Lecturer in Rooms Division since 2009. CHE. Diploma in Hotel Management, Escuela Superior de Turismo de Jerez de la Frontera, (1994).

Rosien-Strauss, Christa

Part-time Lecturer in German since 1999. Certified Hospitality Educator. Masters Degree in German Language and Literature and Master Degree in Political Science, Senator Für Schulwesen und Universität Berlin, Germany (1989).
 

Ryan, John

Lecturer in Mathematics and Accounting since 2010. MBA Trinity College Dublin (1999). Higher Dìploma in Hotel and Catering Management, Dublin College of Catering (1995). BSc. In Management, Trinity College Dublin (1995).

Rytz, Andre
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2003. Certified Hospitality Educator. Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne EHL (1984)
 

Salas, Raquel

Part-time Lecturer in French since 2004. Law Studies, Malaga University (1990).

Schapmann, Ralf
Lecturer in Culinary Arts since 2010. Staatlich geprüfter Küchenmeister (IHK), Ausbilderprüfung (IHK), Düsseldorf, Germany.
 

Serra, Teresa

Lecturer in Economics since 2007. Certified Hospitality Educator. Licenciatura en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales. Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain (1992). Registered for PhD with Universidad de Malaga.

Shah, Moeed

Lecturer in Service since 2001. Certified Hospitality Educator. SHA Diploma in Hotel Management Les Roches Marbella (1999). Bachelor of Commerce (1997).

Suarez ,Karyn

Lecturer in Marketing since 2007. Certified Hospitality Educator. BA in Journalism, Loyola University, Colorado, USA (1996). MBA, Nova South Eastern University, Florida, USA (2001).

Taylor, Julie-Ann
Lecturer in Rooms Division since 2004 Certified Hospitality Educator. Registered for MSc in International Hospitality, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. (2008-present). Hotel Management Diploma, Farnborough College of Technology (1988).
 

Lecturer in Marketing since 2005. Certified Hospitality Educator. MBA in Marketing Management, University of Houston. Texas, USA, (1993). Registered for PhD with Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Visiting Lecturers

Canto, Antonio

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. BA in Law , Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain (1986). Executive MBA, Institute de Empresa, Spain (1995).

Cooke, Craig

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. BA in Turf Grass Management, Michigan University, USA (1988).

De Dios, Antonio

Lecturer in Personal Professional Development since 2006. Bachelor Degree in Psychology Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain (1995). Master in Psicoterapia, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain (2007). Doctoral Studies, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Spain (2001).

Gómez, Jónatan

Lecturer in Congress and Trade Fair Planning since 2011. Diploma in Hotel Management. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. (2002) Masters Degree in Event Management for Tourism Universidad Europea de Madrid (2005).

Hallé, Bruno

Lecturer in Global Tourism since 2005. Tourism and Hotel Management, Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain (1991). MBA, Cornell University (1995). PDD, IESE, Barcelona, Spain (2001). PDP, Cornell, USA (2006).

Illanes, Carmen

Lecturer in Spanish since 2006. Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Seville (1990).

Kreutz, Fabian

Lecturer in Events Management since 2010.  Bachelor in Communication and Media Management, Business University and Information Technology School (BiTS), Iserlohn (2007).

Martin, Guillermo
Lecturer in Golf Management since 2009. BSc in Sport Sciences (INEF) Polytechnic University of Madrid. Master in Administration and Management for the Sport Industry (MBA of sport enterprise) “Complutense” University of Madrid.

Mazzeo, Carla
Lecturer in F& B Management since 2008. Certified Hospitality Educator. Diploma in Business and Tourist Activities. School of Tourism Buenos Aires (2002).

Monedero, Ángel
Lecturer in Law since 2006.  B.A. in Law. (CEU). Madrid (1994). 

Navarro, Luis
Lecturer in Golf Management since 2010. Agricultural Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

Ojeda, Jose

Lecturer in Facilities since 2011. Bachelor in Architecture, Escuela Técnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla (2000). Master’s Degree in Deomotic and Home Automation, Universidad de Malaga (2000). Doctoral Studies, Malaga University (2010).
 

Olano, Jaime

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. Agricultural Engineering & Agricultural Business Management, Valladolid University, Spain (1995). HND in Turf Grass Science & Golf Course Management, University Central Lancashire, UK (1998).

Perez, Catalina

Lecturer in Psychology since 2006. Degree in Psychology, Granada University, Spain (1979). PhD in Psychology, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, USA (1990).

Reviriego, Javier

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. Bachelor in Business Administration, Florida University, USA (1995). Master in Golf Courses Management, Florida University & PGA, USA (1996).

Roca, Carlos

Lecturer in Golf Management since 2007. BBA, Major in Marketing & Option Professional Golf Management (PGM), New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico (1997).

Von der Wettern, Lars

Lecturer in Yield and Revenue Management since 2007. Certificate in Business Administration, Open University (1999). Management studies,  Cornell University, USA (2005).