Adam Busby Cmc, Che

Adam Busby is the Managing Director of the Culinary Institute of America's California properties, overseeing operations at the Greystone campus in Saint Helena and the Copia campus in Napa. With extensive experience in culinary education and management, Adam has previously held roles such as General Manager and Senior Director of Special Projects at the CIA, where responsibilities included facility design and program oversight. Adam's background also includes significant positions such as Vice President of Culinary Development at Avenir Culinary Systems and Director of the Department of Education at the CIA's California campus. Adam's culinary journey began in fine dining restaurants, leading to acclaimed establishments in Vancouver and internationally in France. Adam holds multiple certifications, including Certified Master Chef and Certified Hospitality Educator, and has contributed to the development of culinary education programs aimed at enhancing student success and industry standards.