Principal

Before joining IFS in September 2017, Christian Soulard was Principal of the Lycée Français International de Hong Kong for 5 years. Prior to his move to Hong Kong he served as Principal at the Lycée Franco-Australien of Canberra for 4 years. He has acquired extensive experience in bilingual French-English teaching in very different contexts and with very different audiences. A certified mathematics teacher, Christian worked as a pedagogical advisor in Côte d’Ivoire where he oversaw the redesign of the country’s high school mathematics programmes.

Principal – Maternelle 
(Kindergarten: TPS – GS) 

Prior to joining IFS, Jérôme was Principal of Primary Classes at the Lycée Français d’Irlande in Dublin for 5 years. Prior to that, he held the position of principal in one of the many French schools in Beirut, Lebanon for 3 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and teaching credentials from the French Ministry of Education for 17 years. He has a varied experience in France and abroad (Cairo, Beirut, Dublin). Throughout his functions, he has always been concerned with accompanying all students towards success. Jérôme has always been fascinated with the pedagogical uses of new technologies and the complexities of language teaching.

Principal – Élémentaire
(Lower Elementary School CP-CE2)

Before joining IFS, Karine was a school principal and a master trainer in modern languages. Karine is a graduate from the French Ministry of Education as a teacher. She has more than twenty years of teaching, training and management experience in France and abroad.

Principal  – Élémentaire
(Upper Elementary School CM1-CM2)

Prior to joining IFS, Agathe was Director of the French School of Bujumbura in Burundi and in Rwanda where she created many educational projects and lead multicultural teams. Holder of Master’s Degree in Archaeology and teaching credentials from the French Ministry of Education, Agathe has over 15 years of experience in teaching and management in various institutions from elementary school in France and abroad to a university, in Alliance française and other educational organisations. Agathe has thus developed a vision of what a French education of excellence is, combining openness, benevolence and rigour.

Vice Principal – College
(Middle School: 6e – 3e)

Before joining IFS in 2019, Gregory held for over 5 years the position of Vice Principal in France in a large high schools. Graduated from the French Ministry of Education as a Professor of Physical Education, Gregory occupied the role of Professor and then Vice Principal in various countries around the world most notably in South America where he lived for 8 years. Gregory is also a pedagogical teacher trainer with the AEFE Asia-Pacific network.  His particular topic of focus is digital technology.

Vice Principal – Lycee 
(High School: 2nde – Terminale)

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Theology that began in the 20th century, between Toulouse and Strasbourg
Explorations and discoveries in Austria
Opportunity to be in the civil service as a teacher, mainly in atypical environments.
Management staff since 2015.

Executive Director

Yves was appointed Executive Director of IFS in march 2015. His engagement with IFS started earlier as a volunteer, when he was part of the Executive Committee of IFS as a Parent Representative from 2005 to 2010. A graduate of AgroParisTech, a university training students in Agronomy and Food Industry, his career took him to France, England, Africa and Asia, working for international corporations active in the food and the finance sectors. He came to Singapore in 2004, where he held senior management positions in the investment banking industry prior to joining IFS.

IT Director

Alex has more than 20 years of experience in information systems, IT services and project management, with strong team building and interpersonal skills honed during onsite responsibilities in Korea, Nigeria, France, UK, Kyrgyzstan and Singapore. Alex graduated with a Master of Science of Engineering in IT systems management from Toulouse University and holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School. Prior to joining IFS, Alex worked as an IT Manager at Lycée Français de Séoul and for corporations such as HP, Safran and Neurones IT where he has been involved in high-profile government projects and business leadership.

Human Resources Director

Prior to joining IFS in 2020, Anna worked over 10 years in various Senior HR roles in Asia, Europe and Middle East. She has two master degrees in HR Development and Industrial Management as well as a postgraduate degree in Organisation Development and change management. Anna is also a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner and coach.

Admissions & Marketing Director

Britt joined the IFS management team in 2018 with the responsibility of managing the school’s opening to international families and its marketing and sales strategy.  Before joining IFS, Britt worked in consulting at Arthur Andersen in France and the US, accompanying international companies on strategic marketing projects. Britt is a graduate of Sciences Po, coupled with a Master degree in Marketing from ESSEC and has over 20 years of marketing experience.

Finance Director

Prior to joining IFS, Mei Kuan was an Associate Director at INSEAD. He is a Singapore Chartered Accountant, ISCA (Institut of Singapore Chartered Accountants) and holds membership with CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and the IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore).

An accountancy graduate from Nanyang Technological University, Mei Kuan has 20 years of work experience. He has held responsibilities in both Controllership and Financial Planning and Analysis, and has supported multiple lines of businesses within hotel, technology and higher education multinational companies.
He has prior exposure to accounting shared services, financial and management reporting, internal controls and compliance, process improvements, budgets and financial modelling, business partnering and procurement.

Purchasing Manager

Jessica joined IFS in 2014 and thus started the procurement department. Prior to joining IFS, she was a Sales, Marketing & Purchasing Manager for 17 years in a French company. Jessica was developing supply sources mainly in Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China and India) and implementing sales and marketing strategies in 30 countries in Africa, mainly West Africa, Reunion, Mauritius & Madagascar.

Facilities Management Director

Karounagarane joined IFS in 1990. Overseeing the school’s overall maintenance and facilities management, he has successfully carried out many additions and alterations in IFS. Karoun is a certified Project Manager and has a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He holds the title of ‘Chevalier’ of ‘Ordre des Palmes académiques’, the national order bestowed by the French Republic to distinguished academics and figures in the world of culture and education.

Construction & Extension Projects Director

Laurence has been in Singapore for over 20 years and joined IFS as a volunteer in the Groupe Humanitaire, the parents’ committee and the Executive Board. After a brief time as head of ECA & communication department, Laurence took up the position of Project Manager in 2007 and managed the successive expansion projects of IFS. Prior to joining IFS Laurence worked in France as Litigation Manager and Legal Assistant in finance and construction companies. After a law degree, Laurence specialised in property and construction law successively at the University Paris-Descartes. Laurence also has a Cambridge English Proficiency degree (CPE).

Health, Safety & Security Manager

Before joining IFS in November 2020, Manuelle, a state registered nurse, worked in Australia and Ireland. She then worked as a health executive in a clinic in Toulouse before joining Airbus as a project manager in crisis management and psychological support for employees (holding a new university degree in psycho-traumatology). It was in this position that she was able to develop and expand her strong project management, crisis management and leadership skills.

Communications & Events Director

Prior to joining IFS in 2019, Sebastien worked as Head of Marketing Communications & Admissions for a premium international school in Singapore. Before entering the school environment Sebastien worked for over six years with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Asia Pacific office as Regional Marketing & Communications Manager APAC. Sebastien has over 20 years experience in marketing communications, media & public relations and brand reputation management. An IB Diploma graduate from UWCSEA and BA Honours degree holder from The University of York, Sebastien formerly held communication and marketing roles with the British Chamber of Commerce and various multinational corporations working throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Transport & Catering Manager

Sylvie joined IFS in 2011 as Transport Manager and since 2018 she has the role of Transport and Catering Manager. Before joining IFS, she worked for 20 years in one of the largest petrochemical companies worldwide, in various positions such as Sales Representative, Customer Service Supervisor, Business Analyst….Sylvie is a graduate of the state engineering graduate school ENSIGC in Toulouse (now ENSIACET).