Institute board

The ISTHIA Institute Board is chaired by Michel Bras and has 29 members. The Board includes representatives from associations, socio-economic groups, institutions and education centres of the tourism, hospitality and food industries.

President of the board: Jean-Louis Zévaco

“I am amazed, happy and proud in equal measure to take on the role of President of the Institute!

It is truly a great honour to succeed Michel Bras, who I admire both for his great work and as a Person. I could never have imagined that I would end up working with university experts in hospitality…

I always take great pride in my self-taught journey, while reminding myself that every career is built on challenges as well as success. Only hard work and determination will allow you, Dear students, to achieve your dreams and career goals.

Our profession is a passionate one, for passionate people! Hospitality is a rich sector that is constantly evolving, an industry it is not possible to tire of, an area where you can always make progress. I have learned every day of my life, from Mentors and from colleagues. Make sure you are fully aware of the opportunities that lie before you to learn from the many experts who teach at ISTHIA.

For us, sharing knowledge and skills is essential. I will work with the teams at HIS to give you a taste of the work ethic we value so highly, the key to achieving Your dreams.

Learn, dream and achieve your goals!”

Jean-Louis Zévaco,

Passionate hotelier for more than 50 years

1. ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD (15 MEMBERS)

Collège A (4 members)

– Jens Thoemmes, University Professor, Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès

Collège B (5 members)

– Cyrille Laporte, Director, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Jacinthe Bessière, Head of Studies, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Frédéric Zancanaro, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Anne Dupuy, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Pierre Torrente, Head of the Foix campus, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès

BIATSS (2 members)

– Malika Gravellier, Administrative and Financial Manager, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Christel Cregut, Education – Social Affairs Manager, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès

Usagers (4 members)

– Jonathan Chipotel, Student, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Maeva Rispal, Student, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Florian Olivier, Student, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Charlène Alessi, Student, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès

2. REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (2 members)

Occitania/Pyrenees-Mediterranean Regional Council
– Carole Delga, President, represented by Muriel Abadie, Vice-President of the Regional Council in charge of Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Spa Resorts

Toulouse Métropole
– Jean-Luc Moudenc, President, represented by Jean-Pierre Gasc, Community Advisor

3. REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE UNIONS (2 MEMBERS)

Union of Hospitality Industry Employees – UMIH
– Paul Fabre

National Syndicate of the Restaurant Industry – SNRC
– Jean-Pierre Frayret, Regional Director Ansamble

4. REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE UNIONS (2 MEMBERS)

Union of Hospitality Professionals – UDIHR
– Christophe Reynes, Head of the Hospitality Sector, Toulouse Hospitality Centre

General Confederation of Labour – CGT
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5. INDUSTRY (3 members)

Large businesses in the tourism, hotel or food sector
– Vincent Fonvieille, Chairman and CEO of La Balaguère
– Olivier Brissard, Chief Operating Officer, Accor

6. CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION (2 MEMBERS)

Scientific Association
– François Vellas, International Association of Universities of the Third Age
– Bertrand Réau, Representative for the presidency of AsTRES