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Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. is listed as Chief Academic Officer at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D..
Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. previously worked as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Ecole Hôtelière De Lausanne and Executive Director - Accreditations & Risk Management at Ecole Hôtelière De Lausanne. Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. holds Ph.D., Higher Education Policy from Ioe - Ucl'S Faculty Of Education And Society.
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About Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D.
An education enthusiast with a proven track record of leading institutional change, I am the Chief Academic Officer of the world renown École Hotelière de Lausanne Group, Switzerland. In this role, I formulate the vision and define and implement the strategy of EHL Group in terms of practical and academic training and set the rules and principles for the organization, governance and academic quality of all educational entities of EHL Group. Here, particular attention is paid to all aspects related to the accreditation and quality assurance, with the aim of continuous improvement and promotion of the EHL brand. Finally, I directly participate in the selection and appointment of deans and academic leaders of all training entities of EHL Group.Most recent successes include obtaining the EduTrust Certification to open the future EHL Campus in Singapore in 2021 and creating the "EHL Certification Scheme", EHL's quality assurance framework for international hospitality management Schools. During my career at EHL, I have also had the privilege to formulate and implement EHL's Riks Management strategy and ensure the School's reaccreditation for a 10-year period. I am also proud to have set up the Institutional Research Unit and led the standardization of key statistical data to support decision-making.Before joining EHL, I was Deputy General Director of the Board of Higher Education of the State of Vaud - Switzerland were I supported the Education Minister implementing new legislation on higher education, lobbying at the State and Federal levels to secure cantonal interests. Strategic planning, political savviness and communication were key success factors in a context of across-the-board reforms and increased university autonomy. I hold a PhD from the University of London, which led me, in what seems like another life, to conducted research and consultancy mandates on the funding, governance and accreditation of universities in international settings.For more than 20 years now, education has been both my passion and my job. If you too feel similarly lucky, don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss what its future might look like in the digital era, or... to share the latest football gossip!Key areas of expertise include: - Higher education policy - University Governance - Accreditation & Quality Assurance : EduTrust; AACSB; AAQ; EFMD/EQUIS; NECHE - Risk management - Institutional researchCompetences: - Team Leadership - Political savviness - Strategic planning - Negotiation and deal closing
Listed skills include English, French, Spanish, German, and 18 others.
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14 roles · 29 years
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Chief Academic Officer
Current
Dec 2019 - Present
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Ecole Hôtelière De Lausanne
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Executive Director - Accreditations & Risk Management
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Director - Quality And Accreditations
In this role, I successfully led the re-accreditation process of EHL by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE, formerly NEASC) ensuring the compliance of the School with the highest international academic standards. Based on this success, I formulated and launched EHL's accreditation strategy which aims at achieving AMBA and AACSB statuses.
Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
Academic Board Member
Current
Feb 2017 - Present
Chief Academic Officer - Ad Interim Executive Committee
As a member of the Executive Committee, I reorganized SSTH program portfolio to address the rapidly evolving educational landscape in hospitality professional education. I also set the foundations for a new Bachelor program to be delivered in Passugg and based on EHL world leading Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management.
Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
Deputy General Director - Board Of Higher Education
As Deputy General Director I was in charge of the daily coordination of the cantonal system of higher education and research comprising the University of Lausanne (UNIL), the University of Teacher Education (HEP) and the Cantonal Universities of Applied Sciences (HES-VD). This system brings together more than 20'000 students and 5'000 members of Staff, including Faculty, for a total budget of nearly CHF 700 millions.A substantial part of the job also consisted in lobbying in favour of the State of Vaud in various intercantonal, federal and international forums and agencies working in the higher education and research sector. Main achievements include the elaboration of the 2012–2017 Cantonal higher education strategic plan; the enhancement of the institutional autonomy of the HEP and the elaboration, negociation and implementation of a new pay scale for HEP Faculty.
May 2012 - Feb 2013
Director - University Affairs
Direct monitoring of the activities of the University of Lausanne (UNIL), the University of Teacher Training (HEP) and the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (IDHEAP).Environmental scanning of the national and international higher education policy domains.Strategic foresight for the Cantonal higher education system.Member of the Board of Trustees of IDHEAP and Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe.Main achievements include :- Implementation of the 2007 Act on the HEP.- Complete revision of the 2004 Act on the UNIL.- Evaluation of the 2007–2012 UNIL Strategic Plan.- Negotiation of the transfer of IDHEAP to UNIL.
Oct 2009 - May 2012
Deputy Director - University Affairs
Long-term remplacement of the former Director. In charge of the administrative relations with the University of Lausanne, the Teacher Training University of the State of Vaud (Haute école pédagogique) and the Swiss Graduate Institute of Public Administration.
May 2008 - Oct 2009
Scientific Advisor
Strategic foresight on Swiss and International higher education and research policy.Environment scanning & scenario building.International comparative research.Project management on governance, quality assurance & accreditation of HE institutions.
Apr 2005 - Apr 2008
Head Of Research Unit - Observatoire Science, Politique Et Société
Researcher on Higher Education Policy.International cooperation.Project Development.Consultancy on Higher Education Policy.
Oct 2001 - Apr 2005
Ph.D. Candidate
Marie Currie FellowPh.D. Title : The development of quality assurance policy in higher education : a comparative analysis of England, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland .
1998 - 2001
~3 yrs
Research Assistant
Oct 1995 - Nov 1997
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. education
Ph.D., Higher Education Policy
The Leadership Transition, Organizational Leadership
Master, Political Sciences
Maturité Fédérale, Economics
College St Guérin - Sion
Diplôme De Commerce, Economics
Ecole Supérieure De Commerce - Sierre
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. works for Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne.
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. is listed as Chief Academic Officer at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne.
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland while working with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne.
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. has worked for Ecole Hôtelière De Lausanne, The Fba - The Football Business Academy, Ssth Swiss School Of Tourism And Hospitality, Board Of Higher Education - Dpt Of Education, Youth & Culture, State Of Vaud, and Epfl.
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. holds Ph.D., Higher Education Policy from Ioe - Ucl'S Faculty Of Education And Society.
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Juan F. Perellon, Ph.D. is listed with skills including English, French, Spanish, German, Research, Policy Analysis, Teaching, and Project Management.
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