GOVERNANCE

Tom van der Lee
Board Chair

The Board of Trustees are stewards of Hong Kong Academy's mission to nurture a culture of belonging that inspires students to become intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded global citizens.

For a quarter of a century, we have ensured that HKA remains true to its founding vision while evolving to meet the needs of our community. As parents, alumni, and community members, we work in partnership with school leadership to protect the values that define us—inclusion, educational excellence, and developing capable, confident, compassionate and creative learners.

The Board operates with clarity of purpose and transparency. We focus on:

Mission Integrity – Ensure that the mission is relevant to the HKA community and to monitor the success of the school in fulfilling its mission.
Leadership Support – Recruiting and partnering with the Head of School to advance our mission.
Financial Sustainability – Stewarding resources responsibly for long-term vitality.

What sets HKA apart is our dedication to nurturing not just academic excellence, but the character and curiosity that will serve our students throughout their lives. As trustees, we are committed to preserving this distinctive educational experience for future generations.

The Board maintains a focus on the mission of HKA through sound governance that supports the growth and development of the organisation.

Current Board Members

Tom van der Lee - Board Chair
Adrian Valenzuela - Vice Chair
Roy Shearer - Treasurer
Helen Willerton - Secretary
Helen Lam - Board Member
Suhail Bindra - Board Member
Dale Willetts - Board Member

BOARD SUB-COMMITTEES

Goverance Committee

The Governance Committee is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Foundation, including organising appointments and elections to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the Board of Trustees assesses its own performance annually, maintaining the Board of Trustees policy manual and other duties as deemed necessary.
Advancement Committee

The Advancement Committee is responsible for supporting the school in its approaches to marketing, community development, fundraising and alumni relationships. This committee works closely with the Institutional Advancement department as it develops and implements its priorities and serves as an ambassador for the school’s approaches to advancement.
Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing the annual budget, monitoring income and expenses throughout the year, nominating for Board of Trustees approval an independent auditing firm to audit the school’s financial statement and accounts and other duties as deemed necessary.

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QUICKLINKS

GOVERNANCE

Current Board Members

BOARD SUB-COMMITTEES

Join the HKA’s Academic Pathways workshop Thursday 26th September

Join the HKA’s Exploration Day