I’m interested in human contact – hospitality is a people business – and in producing high-quality work. By nature I’m an optimist: I’m generally in a good mood and I like to look on the bright side of things! I like to encourage my students to make the most of every single moment, because nobody knows what tomorrow will bring. Each person is unique – it’s important to be able to draw on each person’s individual richness.
- Nationalities: French and Swiss
- Languages: French, Turkish, English
- Courses taught:
Alain Najar has been teaching at EHL since 1992. At the same time, he continues his consulting activities as a module leader in the executive education programme organized by Lausanne Hospitality Consulting, around the world and in summer. He is a member of several professional associations:
- Foodservice Consultants Society International
- International Food and Beverage Forum
- Swiss Association for Quality
Alain Najar is an alumnus of EHL and also holds an MBA from the Business School Lausanne. His industry experience spans 13 years with Hilton International, Sheraton and the Accor group in Kuwait, Dubai, Madagascar, Syria and Egypt.
Professor Najar partipates actively in many different aspects of life on campus. He is president of the Faculty Council and a member of the Staff Committee. He participates actively in Career Centre activities and also supports and encourages student participation in prestigious competitions such as the Bourse d’Evian of Young Talents (the Evian Prize) or the Young Entrepreneurs’ Prize, both of which are designed to promote innovation and creativity – and in which EHL students have frequently been winners.
