FIS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Voting
- Secretary of the Board
Originally from New Zealand, Corbett lived in London for 14 years, before moving to Hong Kong in 2011 with his wife and 1 year old daughter.
Both their daughter and son have attended LFI since pre primary in the French Section, and with their daughter's switch last year to the International Section, Corbett looks forward to a wider involvement at the school.
A business owner with a background in Strategy & Planning, he has enjoyed spending time within the school community making friends and working on various projects and committees.
He recognises the diverse cultures, knowledge and talent at LFI, and is keen to employ his passion for Sustainability, supporting the future of the students and help further the reputation of the school.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the FIS Board
- Member of the Voting
Originally from Australia, Dan has lived internationally for the last 15 years, calling London and Paris home, before landing in Hong Kong six years ago. He has three children at the school within the French Stream, aged 10, 8 and 5. Dan is a marketing and communications specialist and is currently the Hong Kong & Taiwan Managing Director for Tag, a leading global marketing agency, as well leading their Asia Pacific growth strategy. Leading a large team of people, Dan is passionate about building a sense of community, collaboration and culture across his teams, and believes this is also one of the most important areas of focus for the FIS Board and community.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Governance Committee
- Member of the Voluntary
Job Titles:
- Head of School
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Member of the FIS School
- Member of the Governance Committee
- Member of the Guest
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Finance Committee
- Member of the Voting
- Board Treasurer / Finance Committee Chair
- Chief Financial Officer of KKR for Asia - Pacific
Based in Hong Kong since 2011, Eran is currently the Chief Financial Officer of KKR for Asia-Pacific and has spent the past twenty years holding various leadership positions in the Banking industry. He is the father of three children, all in Primary and enrolled in the bilingual French stream of the FIS. Born in Israel and raised in France, Eran feels proud to be part of the FIS community which values diversity of cultures and beliefs. Eran is also engaged with the charity ‘For a Child's Smile' which operates in Cambodia to help children escape destitution. He graduated from Essec Business School and Supmeca School of Engineering in Paris. Eran is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's General Management Program. Outside of work, Eran rarely refuses an opportunity to play tennis.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Member of the FIS School
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the FIS Board
- Member of the Voting
Hatem is responsible for the Strategic Planning of BNP Paribas across the Asia Pacific region. With a wealth of experience spanning Asia Pacific, Continental Europe, the UK, the US and MENA, he has led and developed a number of diverse and multi-cultural teams. Hatem is passionate about education and is actively involved in the academic education of his two children enrolled in the French stream SIA. He firmly believes that the French International School is a unique piece of heritage that plays a key role in educating spirited individuals and anchoring the French culture in Hong Kong. He is committed to giving back and will contribute to the school's ongoing development, leveraging his extensive experience in general management activities in the corporate space. Hatem is a graduate from Telecom Paris and from HEC Paris' Management & New technologies program. Outside of work, he enjoys practicing yoga, meditating, playing tennis and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Member of the FIS School
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Engineer
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Member of the FIS Board
- Member of the Voting
A graduate from Mines Paris, Hervé is an Engineer and an Entrepreneur in the Telecom and Electronic industry. He is the CEO of Spheris Industry Ltd, a company based in Hong Kong with its main activities in China. He moved to Hong Kong with his family in August 2018 after living for 24 years in Beijing, and his two children are Primary students in the French Stream. FIS was a natural choice, since he wanted to keep them in the French curriculum, while exposing them to the English language and culture. Hervé has an interest in Entrepreneurship, High-Tech and Education, and enjoys running, swimming and skiing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Guest
- Deputy Head of School / Head of International Stream
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Voting
Born and raised in Mainland China, Jeanne holds both French and Hong Kong passports. She studied Business and Management in China, France (HEC Paris) and the US (UC Berkeley), and has 20 years of Marketing and Sales experience in the Cosmetics and Luxury fields. She has 3 children in the French Stream and having been part of the FIS community for 12 years and an active volunteer, she joined the Board to help reflect parents' needs and help the school to be even more attractive. In her spare time, Jeanne likes to practise yoga, meditation and hiking. Her interests include languages and cultures, negotiation and conflict-resolution, community and fundraising.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Audit Committee
- Engineer
- Member of the Voting
- Vice Chair of the Board / Audit Committee Chair
A graduate from Ecole Polytechnique from the University of Nantes (France), Julien is an Engineer in IT and management and is working in the financial industry since more than 20 years. He is the COO of Amundi Asset Management in charge of the Greater China region. He moved to Hong Kong with his family in September 2021 and his three children are following the French stream. Having been in several other countries with his kids always following the AEFE network as well as board member of another French school, Julien is very attached to the French educational system and he is willing to give back and to contribute to the FIS and the local community. Julien has an interest in Entrepreneurship, High- Tech and enjoys golf, swimming and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the FIS Board
- Member of the Voting
Of French origin, Louis grew abroad and studied in different International French Schools. After returning to Hong-Kong in 2022 with his wife and family, his three children joined the primary international stream at FIS on the campuses of Chai Wan and Jardine's.
During his career, he has held various positions in audit and operational risk management in the US, Europe and now Asia and he draws on this expertise in his role on the Board which he joined in 2023.
With FIS students and staff being the priority for the school, Louis promotes the inclusion of all diversity, backgrounds and abilities in the school and in the decisions to be made by the Board.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Governance Committee
- Member of the Voluntary
- Member of the Voting
Luke is a lawyer qualified in Hong Kong and NSW Australia with over 20 years of experience in advising the full gamut of corporate and commercial laws. He specialises in cross-border transactions, M&A, and corporate governance with extensive emphasis on sustainability, energy management and technology industries. Luke is an empowering team leader to influence without authority and currently the Associate General Counsel for Schneider Electric in Hong Kong. Luke is inspired daily by his children for whom he always finds himself cheering from the sports bleachers.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the FIS Board
- Member of the Voting
- Board Director / Management
Manoj is on the board of the number of non-profit organizations focusing Hong Kong, India and Italy, promoting business, education and culture. An intense desire to make a difference, wherever he happens to be, has inspired his contributions.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Voting
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Chairman of the Governance Committee
- Member of the Voting
Scott joined the Board of FIS in 2023 and is Chair of the Governance Committee. He has two children attending the school in the French stream.
Scott is originally from London and has been in Hong Kong for 25 years. He is a lawyer and is currently a Counsel for Bain Capital.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of the Voting
- Chubb Life As the Chief Customer Officer
- Compensation & Benefits Committee Chair
Originally from India, Ms. Munshi moved to Hong Kong in 2010. Her daughter attends the International Stream at the French International School and specifically appreciates the well-rounded education, culture of inclusivity and sense of community that FIS fosters.
Ms. Munshi works at Chubb Life as the Chief Customer Officer. She has several years of experience in consulting and financial services. Prior to joining Chubb, she held leadership positions at Manulife Financial Asia, HeathWallace, and Accenture.
Ms. Munshi holds a Bachelor of Design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Voting
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Member of the Voting
A permanent resident of Hong Kong, Thierry is committed to stay over the longer term. As a partner with McKinsey & Company, he works with private companies in technology and industrial sectors to enhance their performance and build new capabilities, and regularly engages with boards and executive teams. Thierry is a firm believer in the importance of education for future generations, and how FIS can make a positive difference in an increasingly multicultural society. Having contributed to the long-term planning committee, he joined the Board to set a high bar for the school's ambition and bring external perspectives, new ideas and best practices from the corporate world. Outside of work, Thierry enjoys trail running and tennis.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Governance Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Governance Committee
- Member of the Voluntary