GSIS has a Board of Directors who bring a wealth of experience to their role to offer support and advice and also shape the future strategy of the school whilst bringing scrutiny to all the aspects of running the school. It comprises a group of people, mostly current parents, who voluntarily contribute a varied and differing range of skills and experiences to achieve a balanced and diverse Board. Their specialist knowledge provides invaluable support to the Principal, Managing Director and Senior Management Team through the various sub committees.
GSIS is a company limited by guarantee and granted charitable status by the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department. It is bound to comply with Hong Kong Company Law and the requirements set out in the Hong Kong Education Ordinance.
The Board elects from its Directors the Chair who convenes and presides over all meetings and who acts for and on behalf of the Association. Members of the Association and persons nominated by the School Board can become members of a number of sub-committees, which all parents are welcome to join.
I served briefly on the Foundation Board. I was nominated to run for the Association Board in March 2019, but I withdrew my nomination from that election when it was made clear to me that there was a German Language Requirement.
There is now an opportunity for GSIS to start afresh. The priorities are:
Maintaining GSIS’s top position in the international league tables is key, but along with that must come the recognition that learning should not be exclusively academic. Our children should be encouraged to pursue other interests whether in sport, music, and drama that builds well-rounded children with people skills and emotional intelligence that truly sets them apart from other top schools in Hong Kong.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Spitzenposition der GSIS in den internationalen Ranglisten ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, aber damit muss die Erkenntnis einhergehen, dass Lernen nicht ausschließlich akademisch sein sollte. Unsere Kinder sollten ermutigt werden, anderen Interessen nachzugehen, sei es im Sport, in der Musik oder im Theater, wodurch vielseitige Kinder mit sozialen Fähigkeiten und emotionaler Intelligenz gefördert werden, die sie wirklich von anderen Spitzenschulen in Hongkong unterscheiden.
Having graduated from university in Germany as an Industrial Engineer, I have travelled the world as a director in the logistics industry – living and working in Chicago, Zurich and Shanghai before making Hong Kong our home over ten years ago. Throughout the years I’ve managed complex projects across multiple cultures, nationalities, and languages and I can testify that teamwork is most often a critical factor that makes any project successful.
Teamwork is also a core part of my life outside of work as a football fan and a licensed football coach. I train young players in Hong Kong who share my passion for sports, sportsmanship and competition and I would love to support a GSIS team in the future that unites players of all levels from all streams.
Following the last EGM and the Swiss Government’s withdrawal from GSIS, I felt motivated to contribute to the School by joining the German School Task Force. Having gone through the German school system and the Business College programme, I believe I have a unique perspective through my child’s own experience moving through the IB system and being able to support a stronger German stream. Having two strong and united streams at the school will greatly enhance the community spirit and values we want to teach our children.
In the future, I would like to see much less discussion about two streams and much more discussion about ONE School that is supportive of all students’ educational needs and levels.
Nach meinem Universitätsabschluss als Wirtschaftsingenieur in Deutschland bin ich in einer führenden Position in der Logistikbranche um die Welt gereist – ich habe in Chicago, Zürich und Shanghai gelebt und gearbeitet, bevor ich vor über zehn Jahren Hongkong zu unserer Heimat gemacht habe. Im Laufe der Jahre habe ich komplexe Projekte über mehrere Kulturen, Nationalitäten und Sprachen hinweg geleitet, und ich kann bezeugen, dass Teamarbeit meistens ein entscheidender Faktor ist, der jedes Projekt erfolgreich macht.
Teamarbeit ist auch außerhalb meiner Arbeit als Fußballfan und lizenzierter Fußballtrainer ein zentraler Bestandteil meines Lebens. Ich trainiere junge Spieler in Hongkong, die meine Leidenschaft für Sport, Sportsgeist und Wettkampf teilen, und ich würde in Zukunft gerne ein GSIS-Team fördern, das Spieler aller Niveaus aus allen Bereichen vereint.
Nach dem letzten EGM und dem Rückzug der Schweizer Regierung aus der GSIS fühlte ich mich motiviert, einen Beitrag zur Schule zu leisten, indem ich der German Stream Taskforce beitrat. Nachdem ich das deutsche Schulsystem und das Programm des Business College durchlaufen habe und auch durch die Erfahrung meines Sohnes im IB-System glaube ich, dass ich den Deutschen Internationalen Zweig sehr gut unterstützen kann. Zwei starke und vereinte Zweige an der Schule zu haben, wird den Gemeinschaftsgeist und die Werte, die wir unseren Kindern beibringen wollen, stark fördern.
In Zukunft würde ich mir wünschen, dass es viel weniger Diskussionen über zwei Zweige und viel mehr Diskussionen über EINE Schule gibt, die die Bildungsbedürfnisse und -niveaus aller Schülerinnen und Schüler unterstützt.
I served briefly on the Foundation Board. I was nominated to run for the Association Board in March 2019, but I withdrew my nomination from that election when it was made clear to me that there was a German Language Requirement.
There is now an opportunity for GSIS to start afresh. The priorities are:
Maintaining GSIS’s top position in the international league tables is key, but along with that must come the recognition that learning should not be exclusively academic. Our children should be encouraged to pursue other interests whether in sport, music, and drama that builds well-rounded children with people skills and emotional intelligence that truly sets them apart from other top schools in Hong Kong.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Spitzenposition der GSIS in den internationalen Ranglisten ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, aber damit muss die Erkenntnis einhergehen, dass Lernen nicht ausschließlich akademisch sein sollte. Unsere Kinder sollten ermutigt werden, anderen Interessen nachzugehen, sei es im Sport, in der Musik oder im Theater, wodurch vielseitige Kinder mit sozialen Fähigkeiten und emotionaler Intelligenz gefördert werden, die sie wirklich von anderen Spitzenschulen in Hongkong unterscheiden.
Marcos holds a master’s degree in Public Administration and International Development from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Service and Economics from Georgetown University.
Marcos hat einen Master-Abschluss in „Public Administration“ und „International Development“ der Harvard University und einen Bachelor-Abschluss in „Foreign Service“ und Wirtschaft der Georgetown University.
The Management Committee consists of up to five elected Members of the GSIS Association Board, including the Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer, Principal and the Managing Director. They have responsibility for ensuring that GSIS operates within the school policies, the Hong Kong Education Ordinance and other relevant government regulations. It also oversees the management of GSIS and handles complaints and staff grievances. The Chair of the Boards is the official contact person for the Hong Kong Education Bureau and will chair the Management Committee Meetings.
Title | First Name | Surname | Member | Designation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mr | Chris | Howse | Mr Chris Howse | Manager |
Mr | Jonathan | Shun Wah | Mr Jonathan Shun Wah | School Supervisor (pending EDB approval) and Manager |
Mr | Francois | Hora | Mr Francois Hora | Manager |
Mr | Vishweshwar | Anantharam | Mr Vishweshwar Anantharam | Manager |
Ms | Cordula | Kotanko | Ms Cordula Kotanko | Manager |
The Building Committee takes responsibility for maintenance, renovation and rectification works undertaken on all school buildings.
Title | First Name | Surname | Member | Designation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mr | Jan | Torka | Mr Jan Torka | Chair of Building Committee |
Ms | Antje | Maren Petermann | Ms Antje Maren Petermann | Deputy Chair of Building Committee |
Mr | Randy | Liekenjie | Mr Randy Liekenjie | Member |
Mr | Ewen | Will | Mr Ewen Will | Member |
Mr | Henry | Stevens | Mr Henry Stevens | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Clare | Chiu | Ms Clare Chiu | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Ada | Ng | Ms Ada Ng | Non-Voting Attendant |
The Community Committee plays a key role in bringing our community together and organises a number of social events to raise funds for the school, as well as specific projects within the school. The Chair and Deputy Chair are appointed by the Board of Directors.
Title | First Name | Surname | Member | Designation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ms | Antje | Maren Petermann | Ms Antje Maren Petermann | Chair |
Mr | Reda | Abouhanine | Mr Reda Abouhanine | Deputy Chair |
Ms | Annette | Berg | Ms Annette Berg | Member |
Ms | Anju | Brantley | Ms Anju Brantley | Member |
Mr | Alexander | Feenie | Mr Alexander Feenie | Member |
Ms | Anouska | Mutreja | Ms Anouska Mutreja | Member |
Ms | Summer | Ni | Ms Summer Ni | Member |
Mr | Michael | Zankel | Mr Michael Zankel | Member |
Mr | Ulrich | Weghoff | Mr Ulrich Weghoff | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Clare | Chiu | Ms Clare Chiu | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Suzannah | Denness | Ms Suzannah Denness | Non-Voting Attendant |
The Finance Committee outlines and proposes annual capital and operating budgets, sets school fees and supervises income and expenditures of the school.
Title | First Name | Surname | Member | Designation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mr | Vishweshwar | Anantharam | Mr Vishweshwar Anantharam | Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee |
Mr | Philip | Ng | Mr Philip Ng | Deputy Chair |
Mr | Alexander | Feenie | Mr Alexander Feenie | Member |
Mr | Ulrich | Weghoff | Mr Ulrich Weghoff | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Clare | Chiu | Ms Clare Chiu | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Flora | Yeung | Ms Flora Yeung | Non-Voting Attendant |
Title | First Name | Surname | Member | Designation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mr | Chris | Howse | Mr Chris Howse | Chair |
Mr | Jonathan | Shun Wah | Mr Jonathan Shun Wah | Deputy Chair |
Mr | Jan | Torka | Mr Jan Torka | Member |
Mr | Marco | Weber | Mr Marco Weber | Member |
Mr | Kieren | Barry | Mr Kieren Barry | Member |
Ms | Clare | Chiu | Ms Clare Chiu | Non-Voting Attendant |
The Personnel Matters Committee establishes and reviews guidelines relating to working conditions and packages for teachers and administration staff, and determines policies and guidelines regarding codes of conduct and appropriate sanctions. The Chair of the PMC is nominated by the Board of Directors.
Title | First Name | Surname | Member | Designation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ms | Cordula | Kotanko | Ms Cordula Kotanko | Chair |
Mr | Brigitte | Schlaikier | Mr Brigitte Schlaikier | Member |
Mr | Andre | Zaeh | Mr Andre Zaeh | Member |
Ms | May | Yeung | Ms May Yeung | Member |
Mr | Ulrich | Weghoff | Mr Ulrich Weghoff | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Clare | Chiu | Ms Clare Chiu | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Maneesha | Kanwar | Ms Maneesha Kanwar | Non-Voting Attendant |
Ms | Sadhbh | McCarrick | Ms Sadhbh McCarrick | Non-Voting Attendant (Staff Representative) |
Ms | Cornelia | Zavou | Ms Cornelia Zavou | Non-Voting Attendant (Staff Representative) |
Mr | Ricky | Siegel | Mr Ricky Siegel | Non-Voting Attendant (Staff Representative) |