About us
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), we believe that everyone—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, language, religion, disability, origin, or social status—deserves access to inclusive, high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. We are committed to supporting individuals in vulnerable situations, including migrants, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and youth, by opening the doors to hospitality education and empowering them to build a brighter future.
Shaping a more hospitable world
The hospitality sector is a powerful engine for inclusion, opportunity, and social mobility. That’s why we work to identify, support, and develop new talent from underrepresented backgrounds. We create pathways for students to study at leading institutions and connect with global career opportunities in the industry.
The Foundation was launched in 2024
Sommet Education Foundation was born from a simple belief: that hospitality education can transform lives. Backed by the Sommet Education Group and its schools — Glion, Les Roches, Indian School of Hospitality, Invictus Education and École Ducasse — the Foundation builds bridges between talent and opportunity. Accor stands as the Foundation’s first founding partner, joining forces through the Indian Talent Development Initiative to open doors for aspiring hospitality young talents.
Kunal Vasudeva - Co-founder and Managing Director, Indian School of Hospitality I Sébastien Bazin - Chairman & CEO of Accor I Anouck Weiss - Vice President Executive, Sommet Education Foundation I Puneet Dhawan - Senior Vice President, Operations Accor in India
Get involved
Join us in building a more hospitable world. Whether you’re an individual, a business, or an institution, you can play a vital role. Support a scholarship, mentor a student, or become a partner in one of our initiatives. Together, we can open doors—and change lives.
Our board of Trustees
Our board brings together leaders from hospitality and education.
Founder and President of Sommet Education Foundation
First Vice President of Sommet Education Foundation
Secretary of Sommet Education Foundation
Our Scholarship Selection Committee
Our committee brings together leaders from hospitality, education, motivated by a desire to create social and philanthropic impact
Global Enrolment Director, Ecole Ducasse and Southern Europe Director UG
Sommet Education
Campus Director,
Les Roches Marbella
Director Hospitality & Luxury practice,
Morgan Philips
Transparency & Impact
We are committed to transparency and measurable impact. Discover our achievements, partnerships, and financials in our most recent report:
We have trusted partners
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors and partners. We are a non-for-profit organization recognized of public utility.
