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: MICHEL BRAS

Michel Bras, à fleur d’Aubrac (in French)

“What a challenge to take on this presidency !

I could never take the place of all the teaching expertise at ISTHIA. The final word will always rest with the women and men who teach within the framework of the institute.

My role. To put it bluntly, I would like you to benefit from my experience. My professional career has offered me the opportunity to provide you with an insight into my experience, so that you may work towards your own achievements. Another perspective on its identity, in love with its time. Far removed from certain ways of doing things!

I would like to give you confidence in the future. The path you have chosen is rich in humanity. We are merchants of happiness. As such, I would like professions of Reception to escape from certain clichés. Tourism establishments should carry a more soulful feel that they too often lack. And beyond movements of any type of influence, food should always find just the right dose of Common Sense.

Besides, being a merchant of happiness means loving each other. It is my hope that the management of our companies and the development of our regions takes a different direction…

So that, enriched with this know-how and sense of being, it can overcome the stereotypes. In other words, give meaning to your passion.”

Michel Bras
Chef

Press release

1. ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD (15 MEMBERS)

Collège A (4 members)

– Jean-Pierre Poulain, University Professor, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Jens Thoemmes, University Professor, Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès
– Laurence Tibère, University Professor, ISTHIA – Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès

One seat to be filled

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

One seat to be filled.

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

One seat to be filled.

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