
Het bestuur is eindverantwoordelijk voor het beleid van Holland International School en ziet er op toe dat dit beleid wordt gevolgd door de directie. Jaarlijks organiseert het bestuur een algemene ledenvergadering (ALV). Het bestuur wordt ook geadviseerd door de Adviesraad.
Het bestuurbestaat uit de volgende leden:

Moving to Singapore with my husband and four children in April 2023, finding an excellent school was our top priority. We certainly found that at Holland International School. The warm welcome, strong sense of community, and commitment to every child’s well-being immediately stood out.
With over 20 years of experience at PwC Netherlands in Financial and IT Audit and Advisory, I bring a background in finance, technology, strategy, governance, and organisational transformation.
Since joining the HIS community, I have had the privilege of serving on the Board as Secretary, Treasurer, and currently President. These roles have given me valuable insight into the school and the opportunity to contribute to its continued development and long-term success, not only for my own children, but for many generations of students to come.

Trained as a civil engineer in the Netherlands, I transitioned into banking, a move that brought me to Singapore more than 20 years ago. Throughout my career, I have financed and advised on complex energy and infrastructure investments across Asia.
As a parent of twins in the Early Years at HIS, I can see firsthand how much they enjoy coming to school and how they continue to grow and develop. The teachers and staff make it all happen with creativity, enthusiasm and joy. At home, we speak different languages as my wife is from South Korea. Living in a global city like Singapore, I believe it is important to expose children to different languages and customs while staying connected to their own roots.
Serving on the HIS Board is a privilege. I value the opportunity to contribute to a school that helps children grow into curious, responsible and compassionate global citizens.
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Moving with our family and choosing the right school has been an important journey for us. With four children, of whom three attend Holland International School—Janna (2019), Marlou (2020) and Tijn (2022), Siem (2025) is too young —we have experienced first-hand how special this community is. They are part of the English stream, which we believe offers the perfect balance: an international curriculum combined with strong exposure to Dutch language and culture. This unique combination gives our children both a global perspective and a connection to their roots.What stands out to us is the warm, inclusive environment and the attention given to each child’s development. Seeing our children go to school with enthusiasm and come home full of stories and new discoveries confirms that we made the right choice.I am honoured to serve as a member of the Board and to contribute to the continued growth and future of HIS. It is a privilege to support a school that plays such an important role not only in our children’s lives, but also for many families in the community.

I am an Australian who has lived and worked in Asia with my husband for over 25 years, and have been in Singapore since 2002. Our three sons, all born here, attended GESS and are currently studying at university in Australia. As a mother of three children, born and raised in Singapore, I appreciate the importance of a good education and the crucial role that school fills in our children’s lives, especially those who are living away from their home country. School becomes a part of their identity and is central to their experience in Singapore. A warm and supportive school environment allows children to grow and thrive. HIS embodies this in its values, through the lyrics of the school song and from my experience on the first day of school, through actions of every staff member, making the school a place where everyone feels accepted and welcome. You may be wondering what attracted me to apply to serve on your school board especially since it is a voluntary role and I do not have children studying at HIS. Serving on a school board is incredibly rewarding. It is a role which enables you to see the impact of the board’s work on a daily basis. You get to know your stakeholders, the parents and children, as well as having the opportunity to work with some amazing people, not only the other talented board members and management team but also the educators, administrators and facilities team members; everyone who makes up the school community - the people you serve.
As a senior-accredited company director with fifteen year's experience in the international education sector in Singapore, I am currently sharing my expertise on a subcommittee of the James Cook University Singapore Advisory Board. Previously, I had the honour of serving in various roles on the GESS Board of Governors for several years. It is now a privilege to bring my skills and experience, particularly in the areas of governance and strategy, along with a thorough understanding of the intricacies of dual-language and curriculum schools, to support the board and contribute to the ongoing success and future development of HIS.
