Board of Directors

ABA and its Board of Directors is governed by the School’s Articles of Association, By-Laws and Policy Manual.  As established by these guiding documents the Board is responsible for:

• Ensuring that the School is governed in an ethical and legal manner;
• Oversight of the School’s finances and ensuring the financial sustainability of the School in perpetuity;
• Determining the strategic direction of the School;
• Appointment and support of the Head of School
• Establishment and revision of the School’s policies with responsibility for operations policies delegated to the purview of the Head of School; and
• Consultation on the appointment of the High, Middle and Elementary ​Principals for the School.

Board Term

Directors are elected for two-year terms, up to a maximum of 3 consecutive terms.  Appointed directors are also appointed for two-year terms, up to a maximum of 3 consecutive terms.

Eligibility

Parents or legal guardians of children currently enrolled in ABA, holding a university degree (with the exception of employees and spouses of employees of the School and other schools, and persons carrying a diplomatic passport) are eligible to stand for elections. First Degree relatives of current Board Directors shall not be eligible for election or appointment to the Board.

Candidates with specific/required skill sets will be encouraged to come forward and volunteer on the Board and offer their expertise to enable the Board to successfully meet its annual goals and achieve its long term plans.

Governance Committee Members:

Jinane Traboulsi Helou - Committee Chair & Board Vice Chair

Clauss Niazi - Board Secretary

Lamya Al Kiyumi - Board Chair

Craig Williamson - Head of School

Samantha Cook - Elementary Principal

Strategic Development Committee:

Riaan De Bruin - Committee Chair

Nadir Ahmed - Director

Lamya Al Kiyumi - Board Chair

Craig Williamson - Head of School

Simon Walker - High School Principal

Finance Committee

Neelmani Bhardwaj - Committee Chair & Board Treasurer

Korisepati Mallikarjuna - Director

Lamya Al Kiyumi - Board Chair

Craig Williamson - Head of School

Bahul Pillai - Chief Financial Officer

Ganesh Thangavel - Co-opted Member

The Board of Directors hold Board meetings at least 5 times over the course of an academic year and an Annual General Meeting once a year to report on the Board’s activities and performance, and the School’s financials to the Community. 

Board Meeting Minutes will be available to view on the Parent Portal.