A seasoned hotelier, Wissam Aboujaoude is currently Director of Operations for Hilton’s leading property in Jakarta, Indonesia - Doubletree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro. 

Having first started his career in Beirut, Lebanon, in Front Office, Wissam then moved to Paris, France, to pursue his education with IMHI (CORNELL – ESSEC), graduating with an MBA in International Hospitality Management. Upon completing his studies, Wissam joined the team of the iconic Hilton Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France as Front Office Manager. 

Moving up the ranks, he eventually moved to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi - the Rotana hotel group’s flagship property - as Director of Front Office. 

Following that, he spent almost a decade in the UAE with the palatial Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai and the beachfront DoubleTree by Hilton also in Dubai. A move across the seas took him to Jakarta – the capital city of Indonesia, which he now calls home with his wife and young child. 

Wissam remains engaged in industry activities, particularly as Indonesia is experiencing phenomenal growth and experiencing huge potential in the tourism and hospitality sector. Having led and completed numerous projects and CSR activities as well as weathering the Covid-19 pandemic, Wissam has found strength and resolve in his motto “your only limit is you”.

Our IMHI Ambassadors  play a crucial role in promoting the IMHI program and ESSEC, fostering a sense of community among IMHI alumni and organizing gathering and events. Their dedication and enthusiasm will contribute significantly to the success and growth of IMHI and to promote our IMHI program internationally