PROFESSOR RALPH THOMAS (PROFESSOR EMERITUS)
Member (HON)

Professor Ralph Thomas is a highly respected and eminent professor emeritus with over 30 years of experience in higher education in UK and overseas markets. He is an academic, educator, and global entrepreneur. Born in Sri-Lanka born, he pioneered the model for “Lifelong and knowledge based Learning” transforming the lives of many people. He has been a Professional Knowledge Educator specialising in the Hospitality Industry since 1977.

Professor Ralph Thomas has extensively worked to promote lifelong experiential work-based blended professional learning and knowledge qualifications. Over the years, he has gained many recognitions, including;. Freeman of the City of London and England & Wales, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), Juror of the Court Baron of the Mayor- City of London Member of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Member of Presidential Who’s Who – the USA, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel’s (USA), President’s Call to Services Award (The White House, Washington) Grand Doctorate of Philosophy – WIDU (Belgium), Outstanding Persons, Researchers & Professors- WIDU (Belgium), Member, Institute of Hospitality Association (Formerly HCIMA), Fellow of the Institute of Cost & Executive Accountants (FICEA), Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and Fellow of the British Association of Hotel Accountants (BAHA).

Overall, Professor Ralph Thoms is reknowned globally and accepted as the Professional Leader and Motivator for Professional Career Enhancement.