Alexandre Giorgini

Alexandre Giorgini was appointed Consul general of France in Hong Kong and Macau by decree of the President of the French Republic dated 16 July 2018. He took office on 3 September 2018, replacing Eric Berti.

Prior to his assignment to Hong Kong and Macau, Alexandre Giorgini was Deputy Director of Communication and Press and Deputy Spokesperson at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He has been a diplomat since 1999, serving at the Directorate for Strategic Affairs and at the Directorate for European Cooperation. His first assignment abroad was in Roma, Italy, as First Secretary at the French Embassy (2004 – 2008). He worked as Political Counselor at the French Embassy in Moscow, Russia (2008 – 2012). During his years in Russia, he learnt Mandarin at the State University of Lomonossov.
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Alexandre Giorgini holds a degree from Sciences Po Paris and an aggregation in History. He also graduated from the ENA (National School of Administration) and from the “Ecole normale supérieure”.

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.

Caroline Simon-Michel

Caroline has been a Board Director at FIS since 2017. She is Vice-Chair of the Board, Chair of the Governance Committee and also sits on the Long Term Strategic Planning Committee. Caroline has been involved in the school since 2011, when she moved to Hong Kong and enrolled her eldest daughter in Maternelle in the French stream. She now has two children studying in FIS, both in the International Stream (Year 3 and Year 10).

Caroline is currently a Senior Vice-President at Moody’s Corporation and has extensive experience in leadership positions in finance, strategy and business management in the financial and technology industries. She is a graduate from HEC Paris and Science Po Paris. She holds a degree in corporate law from the University of Paris II and is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States.

Sonia Perna-Darghouth

A Chemical Engineering graduate, Sonia also holds an MBA from La Sorbonne Business School. She currently works as Senior Marketing Director Asia Pacific for Sherwin-Williams, leading the Strategy and its implementation within the region. She has lived in Hong Kong since December, 2016 and has one child in the French Stream. Having been an AEFE-network school student, Sonia is very attached to the French education system outside of France and feels compelled to give back as a sign of gratitude and to contribute to the sustainability of FIS in Hong Kong. She has a keen interest in neuro-psychology and complex organisations in multicultural environments.

Thomas Decouvelaere

Thomas holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Centrale Paris and a Masters of Science from UC Berkeley. He currently works as Head of Structuring for APAC at Société Générale and moved to Hong Kong in April, 2018. He has 5 children, 3 of whom are enrolled in French Stream Secondary. When living in London, his family decided then that they wanted their children to be educated in the French schooling system and therefore, FIS was a natural choice. He has a general interest in science and economics, and likes to practise tennis, kite surfing, running and hiking in his spare time.

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.

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.

Sean Alexander

An American citizen, Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration and a Masters of Business Administration from Cornell University. He has lived in Asia since 1994 and his son is in the International Stream Primary which he selected for the well-rounded educational experience. Sean joined the Board in order to give back to the school and to focus on the needs of students and parents, and his areas of expertise are Finance, Sustainability and Vision. Outside of family, FIS, charity and work commitments, Sean plays and coaches for Valley Rugby Club, sails, competes in Ironman triathlons, and is an avid PADI Scuba Instructor / underwater photographer.

Yves Bernard

Yves is an Olfactive Marketing and Perfumery professional. He settled in Hong Kong in March 1996 after receiving his Masters degree in International Business Law and he has 3 children in French Stream Primary.​ He became a Board Director to participate in the long-term development of the school and to give sustainable development a stronger voice within the school. Yves has a passion for gardening, urban farming, permaculture and zero-waste habit changing. He also enjoys snorkelling in his free time.

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.

Stéphanie Dodin

A degree from Paris II Assas and Nanterre Universities of Law and almost 20 years’ experience in Big Four and US law firms, Stephanie is a French lawyer with a recognised expertise in international and deal tax. Hailing from the North of France and having mostly lived in Paris, Stephanie arrived in Hong Kong in September 2020 and has one daughter enroled in French Secondary. Her family chose FIS for the multicultural learning environment and opportunity to pursue the well-balanced bilingual schooling. She joined the Board to contribute to the life of our community and to play an active role in the school. She is keen to strengthen the school’s leadership position in Hong Kong and lead students to excellence. She likes sailing, travel, food, and art and enjoys exploring Hong-Kong.