GUILLAUME BAR – BOARD CHAIR
Guillaume’s children attend ICHK-HLY. The welcoming and caring nature of the ICHK community has played a central role for Guillaume and his family’s passion for the school community. Guillaume believes that the PYP curriculum at ICHK-HLY really puts the happiness and development of the children at the forefront of cultivating global citizenship and providing a pathway for the children to foster solidarity, and become knowledgeable and caring in the future.
Guillaume is a seasoned professional in the Banking and finance markets. As a member of the board, he is able to channel his knowledge and skill set in ensuring the long term sustainability of the school and its community.
Outside of work, Guillaume is passionate for sport, including football, martial arts,
Snowboarding. He’s a lead coach for one of the mini teams at the Flying Kukris Rugby Team. Not to mention a motorcycle enthusiast and a vintage wine investor.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
HEAD OF SCHOOL – ICHK SECONDARY
Sean started his career as a teacher, curriculum and year group leader in Hong Kong, and during this time co-authored a series of English workbooks for Middle school students in Mainland China. He completed his Master’s Degree and was appointed the role of workshop leader for the International Baccalaureate, facilitating professional development workshops for over six years.
Sean was then appointed as principal of an at risk school in New Zealand, the improvement of which became a nationally-celebrated story. During this time Sean also acted as a teacher and principal mentor, and was a member of several regional and national policy reference and working groups. He then moved to Malaysia to take up a whole school leadership position at a four-programme IB International School, before returning to join ICHK.
Sean enjoys keeping fit and active, and likes to spend his time trail running, working out and doing anything that involves being outdoors.
SHAY TRAITTEL
Shay is originally from Israel, married to Sandra Traittel and has two boys who attend ICHK.
Shay is General Manager and shareholder of Sudtech Ltd, an international manufacturer of power supply technologies. Since 2001 Shay and his partners have built an enviable reputation as leading suppliers to some of the most recognised brands in the global electronics industry. As a successful entrepreneur with decades of cutting edge engineering expertise, Shay is both a commercially astute business leader and a highly practical innovator.
DR SAMMY LEE
Dr. Lee, born in Hong Kong, was brought up in the UK. He has a doctoral degree in IT. He has close to 30 years of work experience in the IT related fields, over twenty of which has been based in HK.
He is currently works for a US manufacturer of cabling systems as the Country Manager for APAC, promoting his company’s products to the airport, MTR, schools, hotels and casinos to name but a few.
He extends his passion as board member lend his expertise on the Buildings Committee.
When he gets some quiet moments to himself, he likes to take landscape photos with old and obsolete medium format cameras, and occasionally take time off to go skiing and scuba diving.
GARY LEI
Gary was born and grew up in Hong Kong and later pursued his education at the University of Southern California in the United States where he obtained his Economics degree.
He’s currently working for his own manufacturing business which produces different kinds of woven elastic in China and Vietnam for global fashion brands.
In addition, he is passionate about various hobbies including driving, playing basketball, tennis and golf. He also enjoys travelling with his family during the school holidays.
As a parent of three wonderful children attending ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Gary has witnessed the transformative impact of this school community on his family and has been inspired to contribute further in any possible ways to enhance and uphold the school’s values and mission. The positive influence of the school on his children has been profound, guiding them to flourish in ways that align perfectly with his aspirations for them.
DAVID TANG
David Tang was born in Taiwan and grew up in Hong Kong. He studied in the US and Australia. He worked in the SME department in Australian Bank and served as secretary of the Australian Chinese Charity Foundation in the early 2000s. David was awarded Justice of Peace in NSW Australia for his contribution to the community.
After his return to Hong Kong, David was an Executive Director of a listed company for many years before starting up his own companies in Hong Kong and factories in China.
David identifies with the mission of the school, he shares his professional knowledge and experience to assist ICHK in becoming a happier and greater school.
ANTHONY CHAN
Anthony was born in Hong Kong and graduated from the University of British Columbia in Canada. His daughter is happily studying in ICHK primary.
Anthony has been working in the construction industry for over 12 years. He is currently the managing director of Kwan Lee Holding Ltd, a well-recognized company that undertakes large scale construction projects.
Anthony is also the honorary chairman of Hong Kong Construction Association’s Young Members Society and the Anthony is the Chairperson of Hong Kong Institute of Constuction’s STEAM Alliance helping to promote STEM education to secondary school students.
His volunteer work also extends to working with Lifewire and NGO that raises funds to provide medical needs for children with rare diseases.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball. Anthony’s goal for being on the Board, is to help promote ICHK’s culture while assisting in sustaining the school’s values.
NANCY HO-LEPRIEUR
Nancy Ho-Leprieur grew up in the vibrant Hong Lok Yuen community and is an Alum of ICHK Hong Lok Yuen school. Both her son and daughter also went to ICHK from the Kindergarten years to Y6. As both a former student and parent, she loves the school’s sense of community, opportunity to learn about the outdoors, amazing teachers and caring culture and for this reason she is passionate to continue her support for the school and the HLY community.
She has been actively involved in the school through the years by being the Classlink parent of both of children, volunteering to chaperone on Outdoor Learning and many other school trips.
After spending 15 years living and working in the United States, Nancy returned to Hong Kong and Hong Lok Yuen over a decade ago. Nancy has over 25 years of experience in Corporate Communications and Human Resources strategy consulting across global companies in the US and Asia Pacific.
MEI LAW
Mei was born in Brunei Darussalam and grew up in New Zealand. She is a registered Architect, having obtained her degree in New Zealand before relocating to Hong Kong in 2011, where she worked at one of the world’s top 100 architecture firms.
In addition to her professional work, Mei dedicates her spare time to volunteering with various charities and organizations. The vision of ICHK as a happy school is close to her heart, and she aims to help the school become an even happier place. To achieve this, she plans to leverage her professional skills and experience and will work hand in hand with the school community.
PAULINE CHAN
VICE CHAIR
Pauline has been a dedicated member of the Board since 2020. Her son, currently a secondary school student, studied at the school from his early years and has cherished his primary education journey at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen as it has created wonderful, lasting memories.
Pauline brings in excess of 20 years of experience in Human Resources. She is currently a Group HR Director for a Hong Kong listed company, a diversified Chinese and Hong Kong enterprise with businesses like Property Investment and Fund Management, Building Products Distribution, and Steels Distribution and Processing.
Her several roles in varying international organisations, include the Executive Team at the non for profit GIA Hong Kong School and Laboratory in a capacity of overseeing HR, IT, Security, Administration, and Facilities.
Her position as Global People & Culture Director at an architectural engineering firm, and General Manager of an Import Wholesale business has played a crucial role in reshaping the respective company’s global HR functions and corporate culture.
Pauline extends her passion and expertise to both the Buildings Committee and Governance Committee, ensuring that both the structural and policy-related aspects are robust and forward-thinking.