Glion governance
In accordance with our status as one of the world’s leading hospitality business schools, Glion has a well-established and highly effective governance structure.
Our mission
Glion develops professionals for global careers in the world’s premier hospitality and luxury businesses.
Our vision
Be known worldwide for excellence as a higher education institution for hospitality and luxury business management.
Our Governance Structure
Responsibility for our governance is shared between a number of bodies representing management, employees, students and alumni, with support and guidance provided through two independent boards comprised of industry experts and business leaders.
Governing board
The Glion Board of Directors comprises eminent leaders in hospitality from around the world. Meet them, discover their positions and contact them directly.
Leadership Committee
Meet the leadership committee at Glion and learn about their roles, responsibilities and distinguished careers in both commercial and academic hospitality.
Academic & Research Board
Academic & Research Board implements, monitors and reviews the academic, research and student experience and takes responsibility for the achievement of the Glion educational philosophies and plans.
Faculty Council
The Faculty Council serves as a representative body for Glion’s faculty members, facilitating communication and collaboration between faculty, academic management, administration, and other stakeholders. The Council aims to enhance the academic and professional environment within the institution by providing a platform for discussion and advisory functions related to faculty interests and academic matters.
Employee Committee
Comprising six members drawn from our Swiss campuses plus one member from London, this committee represents the interests of our employees, delivering advice and recommendations to school leadership via face-to-face meetings held throughout the year. The Employee Committee is consulted in particular on cases concerning health protection, organization of working time and working conditions.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) ensures that students’ voices are heard by faculty and management, as well as overseeing a variety of on-campus clubs and committees. The SGA is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the ‘Glion Spirit’, through engaging projects, exciting events, and enhancements made to the overall student experience.
Hospitality & Luxury Insight Council
Meet the members responsible for advising Glion on the latest developments in the hospitality industry and beyond.
Alumni Association of Glion (AAG)
With more than 17,500 members worldwide, the AAG is an active community of Glion alumni. Under the direction of an Executive Board headed by the AAG President, the association nurtures the ongoing relationship between the school and former students, while also encouraging members’ personal growth through industry connections, job opportunities and lifelong learning.