EDWARD LAU – BOARD CHAIR
Edward, has a daughter attending ICHK Kindergarten and Primary. Edward grew up in Hong Kong and received tertiary education in England. He worked and practised as an accountant in London before returning to Hong Kong to work as chief finance officer in various companies of different sizes and businesses, one of which was eventually listed in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Edward is currently working for his own company in business and corporate services.
Edward is a practising member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong.
Edward is an enthusiastic fan of sports cars and enjoys driving. He also enjoys gardening.
PAULINE CHAN – VICE-CHAIR
Pauline has been a dedicated member of the Board since 2020. Her son, studied at the school from his early years and has cherished his primary education journey as it has created wonderful, lasting memories.
In her professional role, Pauline has 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.
TOBY NEWTON
Toby is the Head of ICHK Secondary. He has worked in senior leadership in schools since 2002, initially in London and, since 2008, in Hong Kong. He joined ICHK as Deputy Head in 2012 and acted as Head of School for a year and a half before making the move permanent in 2016.
Toby has been at the forefront of innovation around curriculum and pedagogy throughout his teaching career. He was Assistant Principal Examiner for Media Studies at AQA between 2004 to 2008, where he was responsible for developing academic and vocational courses and leading teams of examiners. While an Assistant Head in London, he wrote a new “learning to learn” course, widely feted by the local education authority, and which has been built on at his subsequent schools.
At ICHK, Toby continues this focus on developing a truly 21st century education, supportive of learning for all students in a rapidly changing world, in which qualities of character and self-belief are so central to success.
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.
GAVIN TSUI
Dr. Gavin C. Tsui is a chemistry professor at CUHK. His daughter attends ICHK Primary. Gavin received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Canada and postdoctoral training at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Germany. He has had global working experiences in both academic and industrial sectors in Canada, Japan and Germany.
Gavin is a keen educator for science, he teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate classes and gives invited lectures at local and foreign universities regularly. Each year he offers summer courses through the Science Academy for Young Talent to local secondary students and gives public lectures about the impact of science on human history.
In his spare time, he loves to travel with his family.
ANJELICA TANG
Anjelica is a Hong Kong national. She has been practising as a Solicitor in Hong Kong for over 14 years and is a Partner of law firm. She is also working towards becoming a dual-qualified lawyer in England and Wales.
In her spare time, her hobbies include playing drums, yoga and Boxing.
She is passionate about the school, and was very taken by the positive school community vibe the first moment she visited. She is very proud to be part of this happy, and close knit environment where everyone is encouraging and supportive to one another.
Anjelica is dedicated to lending her time and efforts to better understand the needs of the community and to support the work of the sustainability of the school through the work of the Board of Governors.
GUILLAUME BAR
Guillaume is a French national who relocated to Hong Kong in 2017, together with his wife Claire who is a language teacher at an International School in Hong Kong. Both children are at ICHK-HLY.
He is a seasoned professional in banking and financial markets with over a decade’s experience in the industry.
Outside of work, Guillaume is passionate for sport, including football, martial arts, snowboarding, he is the coach lead of the U7’s Flying Kukris Rugby Team. Not to mention a motorcycle enthusiast and a vintage wine investor.
The welcoming and caring nature of the ICHK community has played a major role for the wellbeing of Guillaume and his family
Guillaume believes that ICHK and the PYP curriculum has really put the happiness and development of his children at the core on becoming global citizens of a world that will need more knowledge, care and solidarity for the future.
Guillaume is on the Finance Subcommittee and is passionate in doing his part for the sustainability and the continuous development of the vision of the school.
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.
She has been actively involved in the school through the years by being the Classlink parentof both of kids, 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 with her husband Guillaume 12 years 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. She looks forward to continuing her support for and contribution to the school and HLY community.
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.