The Le Cordon Bleu Australia Academic Board members are as follows:
Emeritus Professor Roger Harris
Chair (Independent)
Emeritus Professor of History and Sociology at University of South Australia
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), History and Sociology, University of Adelaide
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), History, University of Adelaide
- Diploma in Education, Secondary Education and Teaching, University of Adelaide
- Diploma in Teaching (Technical), Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching, Torrens College of Advanced Education
Other
- Fellow, Australian College of Educators (FACE)
Professor Alan Bowen-James
Board Member
Executive Dean and Chair of the Learning and Teaching Quality Committee at Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Qualifications include
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Philosophical Logic, Australian National University
- Doctor of Science Education (DSE), Curtin University
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil), University of Sydney
- Master of Laws (LLM), University of Sydney
- Master of Jurisprudence (MJuris), University of Sydney
- Master of Cognitive Science (MCogSc), University of New South Wales
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Deakin University
- Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech), University of Wollongong
- Master of the Built Environment [Project Management] (MBEnv), University of Technology Sydney
- Master of Science (Mathematics) (MSc), Curtin University
Other
- Fellow, Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA)
- Fellow, Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT)
- Professional Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (PMIEEE)
- Professional Member, Project Management Institute (PMPMI)
- Member, American Marketing Association (MAMA)
- Member, International Institute of Business Analysts (MIIBA)
Professor Barry O'Mahony
Board Member
Dean at Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Food and Cultural Studies, University of Melbourne
- Master of Education (MEd), Victoria University
- Bachelor of Business in Catering and Hotel Management, Victoria University
- Diploma of Teaching (Technical Education)
- University of Technology Sydney
Other
- Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)
Associate Professor Steven Goodman
Board Member (Independent)
Associate Professor of Marketing at The University of Adelaide
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Marketing, Supply Chain, Wine Industry, Adelaide Graduate School of Business, University of Adelaide
- Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education), University of Adelaide
- Bachelor of International Business (Honours 1), Flinders University
Other
- Awarded Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation
Ms Diana Keilar
Board Member
Quality, Standards & Compliance Manager & Chair, Quality Assurance Steering Group (QASG) at Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Qualifications
- Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics, Macquarie University
- Diploma of Teaching, Southern Cross University
Tom Milligan
Board Member
Technical Director at Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Qualifications
- Diploma of Training & Assessment
- Certificate in Advanced Cook Chill Systems
- Certificate in Advanced Sous Vide Systems
Other
- Australian Caterer of the Year (2016)
- Australian Wedding Caterer of the Year (2015)
- Member, Les Toques Blanches Executive Chef Association
- Member, Australian Culinary Federation
- Member, Academy Culinaire de France Australia
Paul Picksley
Board Member
Academic Director (Vocational Education) at Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Torrens University
- Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources)
- TAE40110 Certificate IV Training & Assessment
- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
Professor Michele Simons
Board Member (Independent)
Dean and Professor of Education at Western Sydney University
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Education, University of South Australia
- Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services/Adult and Community Education), University of South Australia
Walter Wagner
Board Member (Independent)
Director, Walter Wagner Hospitality Solutions
Qualifications
- Chef trade qualifications, Switzerland
- Sous Vide cooking Technology, Ecole George Pralus, Briennon, France
Other
- “Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole”, a Knighthood given by the French Ministry of Agriculture in recognition of his contribution to the development of the French Culinary Arts
- Individual Diversity Laureate – Diversity@Work 2011 Employment & Inclusion Awards
- Restaurateur of the Year Award, 2008, given by the International Food & Beverage Forum
- Member of the International Food & Beverage Forum
- Member of the Académie Culinaire de France
- Honorary Board member of the International Ice Sculpture Association in Tokyo
Li Hwan Watt
Board Member
Academic Quality Manager (Higher Education) at Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), The University of South Australia
- Graduate Diploma in Accounting, The University of South Australia
- Bachelor of Finance, The University of South Australia
Ms Karen Williams
Board Member
Academic Registrar at Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Qualifications
- Master of Education (MEd), Education, Deakin University
- Bachelor of Education (BEd), Adult, Workplace and Vocational Education, University of South Australia
- Diploma of Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
