Hervé Robin

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.

Corbett Chellew

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.

He enjoys coaching rugby, listening to music, tennis, and relaxing with family.

Hatem Ben Amor

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.

Eran Benichou

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.

Julien Bernard

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.

Thierry Chesnais

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.

Daniel Healy

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.

Scott Garfield

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.

Luke Kwok

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.

Sylvia Meerschaut

Bio pending

Louis Montfort

Bio pending

Manoj Motwani

Management and Business consultant with 3 decades of experience in diagnosing a range of problems, from small businesses to public listed corporations, and ideating solutions. Having worked in multinational background, learned from the best and employs innovative tactics. Carries rock solid qualifications and experiences in Finance, Business Management, Corporate Governance and Compliance.

His son currently attends Year 3 at TKO campus so he also has a vested interest in the success of our school. Based on his experience he can use his skills to help the school board think strategically about the long-term growth, but also balance the short-term needs.

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.

Jeanne Zhao-Clot

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.