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Introducing the Glion Alumni Council

General Information

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09.23.2026

Our Alumni Community is one of Glion’s greatest strengths: a global network of leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals connected by a shared experience and a lasting relationship with the school.

We have been working to strengthen this relationship, expand our lifetime services and create more opportunities for alumni to contribute to the future of our community.

 

Meet the Founding Council Members

Selected from different generations, regions and professional backgrounds, our seven Council members bring together a wealth of experience, perspectives and connections across the global hospitality industry and beyond.

Veronica Asthana
Founder & MD, Local Lok
Class of 2022

Lina Boullali
Regional Director of Hospitality, Ultimate Care
Class of 2011

Enrique Escofet
General Manager, InterContinental Barcelona
Graduation year: 1994

Paul Hutton
APAC Area Vice President & Head of Australasia, Hilton
Class of 1985

Timothy Lim
Vice President, Asset Management, Far East Orchard Limited
Class of 2013

Gabriel Meyer
President & CEO, Golden Olive International
Class of 1983

Simone Trivelli
Assistant Food & Beverage Outlet Manager, Rosewood
Class of 2025 & 2026

 

Working together for our Alumni Community

The Alumni Council will bring alumni perspectives directly into Glion’s discussions on alumni engagement and help shape the future of our alumni services and initiatives.

The Council members will represent the diversity of our global alumni community, strengthen connections between alumni, students, Glion and industry partners, and support professional networking, events and engagement around the world.

 

They will be joined by three Glion representatives:

Philippe Vignon
Managing Director

Jacquie Lutz
Head of Career and Alumni Services & Industry Relations

Andreea Gidoiu
Alumni Services & Communication Manager

 

The Council will meet formally three times a year, while continuing to contribute throughout the year to initiatives that create value for our alumni community.

 

A new chapter for Glion Alumni

We are very pleased to welcome our seven founding members and look forward to working closely with them as we continue to strengthen the Glion Alumni network worldwide.

Please join us in congratulating Veronica, Lina, Enrique, Paul, Timothy, Gabriel and Simone on their appointment to the Glion Alumni Council.

We look forward to sharing more about their work and the Council’s initiatives in the months ahead.


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