{"id":828,"date":"2025-12-09T13:32:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fairview.vintechnet.com\/?page_id=828"},"modified":"2025-12-11T03:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T03:49:22","slug":"our-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.plc.fairview.edu.my\/?page_id=828","title":{"rendered":"Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"828\" class=\"elementor elementor-828\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d5943 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6d5943\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;xpro_backdrop_filter&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b94aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-page-title\" data-id=\"48b94aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"page-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hfe-page-title hfe-page-title-wrapper elementor-widget-heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.plc.fairview.edu.my\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLeadership  \n\t\t\t<\/h2 > \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41eb165 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41eb165\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88ddcce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88ddcce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The directors and management team at Fairview bring a wealth of experience and expertise across various industries, driving the company forward with a commitment to innovation, leadership, and strategic growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1198a3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1198a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f23521 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5f23521\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n    #header{\n    display: none !important;\n    \n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n    const header = document.getElementById('page');\nconst firstHr = header.querySelector('hr'); \/\/ first <hr> inside #header\n\nif (firstHr) {\n    firstHr.remove(); \/\/ remove it from the DOM\n}\n\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bea0be e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9bea0be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a29d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1a29d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Board of Directors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef5912c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef5912c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14d4d2360 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"14d4d2360\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43347de3\" data-id=\"43347de3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-76e2549b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"76e2549b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-44b0017c\" data-id=\"44b0017c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;xpro_backdrop_filter&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b01b7ea wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"4b01b7ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.plc.fairview.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Daniel-Chian-1.webp\" alt=\"Daniel Chian\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Daniel Chian<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Executive Chairman<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Daniel Chian serves as the Chairman of the Governor's Council of the Fairview network of IB World Schools, bringing over 25 years of leadership to this role. As a Chartered Accountant, Mr Chian has contributed significantly to the profession, having previously held positions as a member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of Asia and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) for the professional bodies of 21 jurisdictions in the Asia and Pacific region, and as a council member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), a statutory regulatory body\nin Malaysia.\n\nAdditionally, he represented the \u201cAssessment of Professional Qualification\u201d Task Force established by the United Nations UNCTAD and the World Bank prior to January 2000, contributing to the formulation of a methodology for assessing professional qualifications.\nPreviously, he served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chairman of a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE).<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2083f14\" data-id=\"2083f14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f46377b wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"f46377b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.plc.fairview.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/David-Lim-1.webp\" alt=\"David Lim\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">David Lim<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Non-Executive Director<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">David Lim is a distinguished corporate leader, serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee in several prominent public companies. He holds these roles in Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, Kawan Food Berhad, Ranhill Utilities Berhad and TSA Group Berhad, a stainless-steel importer and distributor in Malaysia.\n\nHe also acts as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Public Investment Bank Berhad, and as the Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director at Rockwills Trustee Berhad, a professional estate planning company in the region.\n\nDavid Lim is a Chartered Accountant as well as a member of the Chartered Institute of\nTaxation, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He was appointed as a Council member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the first Malaysian to do so, serving for three terms of two\nyears each from 2013 to 2019.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad1a988\" data-id=\"ad1a988\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-267c692 wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"267c692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.plc.fairview.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Malcolm-Groat-1.webp\" alt=\"Malcolm Groat\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Malcolm Groat<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Non-Executive Director<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Malcolm Groat is an experienced consultant in the technology, natural resources and general commerce sectors. His professional career began at PwC in London, after which he assumed\nroles such as CFO, COO and CEO at established corporations including the present-day Arcadis, a well-known construction firm.\n\nSince 2004, Malcolm has served in non-executive director and chairman capacities, currently serving at Baronsmead Second Venture Trust PLC and Tomco Energy PLC. His affiliations include being a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.\n\nMalcolm holds degrees from the University of St Andrews (MA) and Warwick (MBA). He is also a director of Adalan Ventures PLC and GSTechnologies Ltd, both listed on the Standard Segment of the Official List, and is Chairman of Harland &amp; Wolff Group Holdings PLC, which owns several UK dockyards and a gas storage project.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-799ee7e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"799ee7e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0ae8810\" data-id=\"0ae8810\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ddc05d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"ddc05d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ec0730\" data-id=\"9ec0730\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b1be35 wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"7b1be35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.plc.fairview.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jeff-beard.webp\" alt=\"Jeffrey Beard\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Jeffrey Beard<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Non-Executive Director<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Jeffrey Beard holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in analytical management from the US Naval Academy, along with two graduate degrees, including an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. His extensive career in multinational corporations has equipped him with cross-functional management expertise and a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning and delivery.\n\nTransitioning to the IB presented an opportunity for Jeffrey to contribute his management knowledge to international private school education, reflecting his strong commitment to giving back to the community. He continues to work to expand the IB\u2019s impact internationally, particularly in Asian countries.\n\nIn addition to his leadership roles in international business, Jeffrey has demonstrated a talent for raising development funds, beginning with the United Way Campaign in Iowa and\nsubsequently for the US Naval Academy, his alma mater. In this latter role, he has raised over US$17 million to fund professorships in ethics, character, and leadership at USNA, reflecting his strong belief in these subjects and their impact on young people.\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a69426\" data-id=\"5a69426\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b796c7f wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"b796c7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.plc.fairview.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Robin-Stevens.webp\" alt=\"Robin Stevens\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Robin Stevens<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Non-Executive Director<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Robin Stevens is a highly experienced corporate finance and capital markets professional with over 35 years of experience. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has advised on more than 150 IPOs and secondary offerings across\nglobal stock exchanges.\n\nHis expertise spans technology, healthcare, property, financial services, and natural resources. Robin has held numerous leadership and advisory roles, including serving as a non-executive director for companies listed in London and Singapore. He is currently a Senior Advisor and Head of Capital Markets at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly\nInternational.\n\nHis career includes senior roles at Crowe UK LLP, Mazars LLP and MRI Moores Rowland LLP, where he led corporate finance teams and supported the expansion of public company client\nbases. He has also worked extensively across the Asia-Pacific region advising companies on international development. Robin has a particular interest in fostering UK-Malaysia trade and investment and serves as an Exco member of The British Malaysian Society.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4901ab8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"4901ab8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-071c751\" data-id=\"071c751\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665c2cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"665c2cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Management Team<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f12288 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"0f12288\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa77c14\" data-id=\"aa77c14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6b1d1 wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"2d6b1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Michael Chian<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Principal of Fairview Johor<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">As a Director and Principal of Fairview School JB and a key figure in the FIS Network leading EduTech development, Michael holds a diverse academic background with certifications as a\nLynn Erickson Concept-Based Curriculum Trainer and experience as a curriculum document review consultant for the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).\n\nHe pioneered the establishment of the first four IB Middle Years Programme schools in\nMalaysia and has trained over a thousand educators. As the Founder and Chairman of BeEDucation Adventures Sdn Bhd, he leads a digital learning platform focused on pedagogical flexibility and curriculum innovation, leveraging AI and big data. Michael is the son of Daniel Chian.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9c5369\" data-id=\"c9c5369\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ee8b4 wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"12ee8b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Dr Vincent Chian<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Principal of Fairview Kuala Lumpur<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Vincent, a former psychiatrist, has worked within the FIS Network and University College Fairview for the past 15 years. As Principal of Fairview International School KL since 2016 and responsible for business growth and development, he has led the school through several achievements, including being recognised as the top IB school in Malaysia for four consecutive\nyears.\n\nAn example of Vincent's commitment to educational innovation is the Toolbox skill\ndevelopment programme, conceptualized by him and awarded the prestigious \u201cBest Teaching and Learning Award.\u201d With a medical degree from Manchester and an EMBA from INSEAD, he combines clinical insight with business expertise.\n\nVincent\u2019s influence extends beyond the school through his work in mentoring future\nchangemakers in the Entrepreneurs\u2019 Organisation Malaysia. Vincent is the son of Daniel Chian.\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-49f410c\" data-id=\"49f410c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d1a9bb wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"9d1a9bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Michelle Vivienne Chian<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Director of Business Development<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Michelle holds an MBA from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Educational Leadership, and a Master of Pharmacy from the University of Manchester. Trained in the UK as a pharmacist, she began her career as an MYP science teacher and is qualified to teach all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP) across two disciplines.\n\nAlongside her role with the FIS Network school in the UK, Michelle is involved in Fairview\u2019s business development across academics, operations, marketing, finance, and strategic planning, with a primary focus on international expansion in the UK. She also serves as deputy co-ordinator of Fairview KL with a specific focus on business development for Fairview KL.\nMichelle is the daughter of Daniel Chian.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a83b250\" data-id=\"a83b250\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6250aac wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"6250aac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Ann Ng<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Executive Director of Fairview Schools Berhad<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">As the accountant and company secretary of Fairview KL, Ann oversees all administrative functions of the school. She holds an MBA from the University of Leicester and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.\n\nPreviously with KPMG and with extensive experience in finance and operations, she is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Ann has held key leadership roles at Fairview KL, serving as Registrar since February 1995 and Executive Director since November 2005, overseeing the administration of the FIS Network. 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As a Chartered Accountant, Mr Chian has contributed significantly to the profession, having previously held positions as a member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of Asia and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) for the professional bodies of 21 jurisdictions in the Asia and Pacific region, and as a council member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), a statutory regulatory body in Malaysia. Additionally, he represented the \u201cAssessment of Professional Qualification\u201d Task Force established by the United Nations UNCTAD and the World Bank prior to January 2000, contributing to the formulation of a methodology for assessing professional qualifications. Previously, he served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chairman of a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE). David Lim Non-Executive Director David Lim is a distinguished corporate leader, serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee in several prominent public companies. He holds these roles in Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, Kawan Food Berhad, Ranhill Utilities Berhad and TSA Group Berhad, a stainless-steel importer and distributor in Malaysia. He also acts as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Public Investment Bank Berhad, and as the Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director at Rockwills Trustee Berhad, a professional estate planning company in the region. David Lim is a Chartered Accountant as well as a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He was appointed as a Council member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the first Malaysian to do so, serving for three terms of two years each from 2013 to 2019. Malcolm Groat Non-Executive Director Malcolm Groat is an experienced consultant in the technology, natural resources and general commerce sectors. His professional career began at PwC in London, after which he assumed roles such as CFO, COO and CEO at established corporations including the present-day Arcadis, a well-known construction firm. Since 2004, Malcolm has served in non-executive director and chairman capacities, currently serving at Baronsmead Second Venture Trust PLC and Tomco Energy PLC. His affiliations include being a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Malcolm holds degrees from the University of St Andrews (MA) and Warwick (MBA). He is also a director of Adalan Ventures PLC and GSTechnologies Ltd, both listed on the Standard Segment of the Official List, and is Chairman of Harland &amp; Wolff Group Holdings PLC, which owns several UK dockyards and a gas storage project. Jeffrey Beard Non-Executive Director Jeffrey Beard holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in analytical management from the US Naval Academy, along with two graduate degrees, including an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. His extensive career in multinational corporations has equipped him with cross-functional management expertise and a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning and delivery. Transitioning to the IB presented an opportunity for Jeffrey to contribute his management knowledge to international private school education, reflecting his strong commitment to giving back to the community. He continues to work to expand the IB\u2019s impact internationally, particularly in Asian countries. In addition to his leadership roles in international business, Jeffrey has demonstrated a talent for raising development funds, beginning with the United Way Campaign in Iowa and subsequently for the US Naval Academy, his alma mater. In this latter role, he has raised over US$17 million to fund professorships in ethics, character, and leadership at USNA, reflecting his strong belief in these subjects and their impact on young people. Robin Stevens Non-Executive Director Robin Stevens is a highly experienced corporate finance and capital markets professional with over 35 years of experience. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has advised on more than 150 IPOs and secondary offerings across global stock exchanges. His expertise spans technology, healthcare, property, financial services, and natural resources. Robin has held numerous leadership and advisory roles, including serving as a non-executive director for companies listed in London and Singapore. He is currently a Senior Advisor and Head of Capital Markets at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International. His career includes senior roles at Crowe UK LLP, Mazars LLP and MRI Moores Rowland LLP, where he led corporate finance teams and supported the expansion of public company client bases. He has also worked extensively across the Asia-Pacific region advising companies on international development. Robin has a particular interest in fostering UK-Malaysia trade and investment and serves as an Exco member of The British Malaysian Society. Management Team Michael Chian Principal of Fairview Johor As a Director and Principal of Fairview School JB and a key figure in the FIS Network leading EduTech development, Michael holds a diverse academic background with certifications as a Lynn Erickson Concept-Based Curriculum Trainer and experience as a curriculum document review consultant for the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). He pioneered the establishment of the first four IB Middle Years Programme schools in Malaysia and has trained over a thousand educators. As the Founder and Chairman of BeEDucation Adventures Sdn Bhd, he leads a digital learning platform focused on pedagogical flexibility and curriculum innovation, leveraging AI and big data. Michael is the son of Daniel Chian. Dr Vincent Chian Principal of Fairview Kuala Lumpur Vincent, a former psychiatrist, has worked within the FIS Network and University College Fairview for the past 15 years. 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Board of Directors Daniel Chian Executive Chairman Daniel Chian serves as the Chairman of the Governor&#8217;s Council of the Fairview network of IB World Schools, bringing over 25 years of leadership to this role. As a Chartered Accountant, Mr Chian has contributed significantly to the profession, having previously held positions as a member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of Asia and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) for the professional bodies of 21 jurisdictions in the Asia and Pacific region, and as a council member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), a statutory regulatory body in Malaysia. Additionally, he represented the \u201cAssessment of Professional Qualification\u201d Task Force established by the United Nations UNCTAD and the World Bank prior to January 2000, contributing to the formulation of a methodology for assessing professional qualifications. Previously, he served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chairman of a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE). David Lim Non-Executive Director David Lim is a distinguished corporate leader, serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee in several prominent public companies. He holds these roles in Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, Kawan Food Berhad, Ranhill Utilities Berhad and TSA Group Berhad, a stainless-steel importer and distributor in Malaysia. He also acts as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Public Investment Bank Berhad, and as the Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director at Rockwills Trustee Berhad, a professional estate planning company in the region. David Lim is a Chartered Accountant as well as a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He was appointed as a Council member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the first Malaysian to do so, serving for three terms of two years each from 2013 to 2019. Malcolm Groat Non-Executive Director Malcolm Groat is an experienced consultant in the technology, natural resources and general commerce sectors. His professional career began at PwC in London, after which he assumed roles such as CFO, COO and CEO at established corporations including the present-day Arcadis, a well-known construction firm. Since 2004, Malcolm has served in non-executive director and chairman capacities, currently serving at Baronsmead Second Venture Trust PLC and Tomco Energy PLC. His affiliations include being a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Malcolm holds degrees from the University of St Andrews (MA) and Warwick (MBA). He is also a director of Adalan Ventures PLC and GSTechnologies Ltd, both listed on the Standard Segment of the Official List, and is Chairman of Harland &amp; Wolff Group Holdings PLC, which owns several UK dockyards and a gas storage project. Jeffrey Beard Non-Executive Director Jeffrey Beard holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in analytical management from the US Naval Academy, along with two graduate degrees, including an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. His extensive career in multinational corporations has equipped him with cross-functional management expertise and a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning and delivery. Transitioning to the IB presented an opportunity for Jeffrey to contribute his management knowledge to international private school education, reflecting his strong commitment to giving back to the community. He continues to work to expand the IB\u2019s impact internationally, particularly in Asian countries. In addition to his leadership roles in international business, Jeffrey has demonstrated a talent for raising development funds, beginning with the United Way Campaign in Iowa and subsequently for the US Naval Academy, his alma mater. In this latter role, he has raised over US$17 million to fund professorships in ethics, character, and leadership at USNA, reflecting his strong belief in these subjects and their impact on young people. Robin Stevens Non-Executive Director Robin Stevens is a highly experienced corporate finance and capital markets professional with over 35 years of experience. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has advised on more than 150 IPOs and secondary offerings across global stock exchanges. His expertise spans technology, healthcare, property, financial services, and natural resources. Robin has held numerous leadership and advisory roles, including serving as a non-executive director for companies listed in London and Singapore. He is currently a Senior Advisor and Head of Capital Markets at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International. His career includes senior roles at Crowe UK LLP, Mazars LLP and MRI Moores Rowland LLP, where he led corporate finance teams and supported the expansion of public company client bases. He has also worked extensively across the Asia-Pacific region advising companies on international development. Robin has a particular interest in fostering UK-Malaysia trade and investment and serves as an Exco member of The British Malaysian Society. Management Team Michael Chian Principal of Fairview Johor As a Director and Principal of Fairview School JB and a key figure in the FIS Network leading EduTech development, Michael holds a diverse academic background with certifications as a Lynn Erickson Concept-Based Curriculum Trainer and experience as a curriculum document review consultant for the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). He pioneered the establishment of the first four IB Middle Years Programme schools in Malaysia and has trained over a thousand educators. As the Founder and Chairman of BeEDucation Adventures Sdn Bhd, he leads a digital learning platform focused on pedagogical flexibility and curriculum innovation, leveraging AI and big data. Michael is the son of Daniel Chian. Dr Vincent Chian Principal of Fairview Kuala Lumpur Vincent, a former psychiatrist, has worked within the FIS Network and University College Fairview for the past 15 years. 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