About BMIS

Leadership & Governance

School leadership, board governance, AGM videos, and leadership resources in one structured page.

Leadership

Administration, Primary, and Secondary Leadership

Our senior administration and programme leaders ensure strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong student support across BMIS.

Administration Leadership

Adrian Moody

Adrian Moody

The Director

Leading with vision and integrity.

Sekani Soko

Sekani Soko

Head of Finance

Ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.

Lawrence Phiri

Lawrence Phiri

Head of Operations

Optimizing operations for an excellent learning environment.

Primary Leadership

Lisa Hughes

Lisa Hughes

Primary Principal

Guiding young minds with passion and care.

Wayne Derrick

Wayne Derrick

PYP Coordinator

Ensuring inquiry-based learning excellence.

Secondary Leadership

Yasmin Henn

Yasmin Henn

Secondary Principal

Empowering critical thinking and leadership.

Atupelekyala Bolokonya

Atupelekyala Bolokonya

MYP Coordinator

Supporting inquiry and skill development.

Jonathan McClenahan

Jonathan McClenahan

DP Coordinator

Ensuring excellence in IB Diploma delivery.

Governance

Board Profile

The structure of the BMIS Board of Trustees is laid down by the Articles of Association and is made up of nine parent members. The board is broadly representative of different parent groups and includes Malawian and non-Malawian members.

The term of office is three years, with elections held annually following the AGM.

Board of Trustees

Clayton Swart

Clayton Swart

Chairperson: Board Member

Focused on sustainable education growth.

Riz Khan

Riz Khan

Board Member

Malawian Tax Payer, Riz is Malawian born, having completed his primary and secondary education in Malawi before moving on to the UK to pursue higher education studies in horticulture and agriculture. He has since applied his skill set in the agriculture development and investment space in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and the wider Southern Africa region. Co-opted to the BoT in September 2023. He is married with 2 children, his first born daughter is currently in primary at BMIS.

Kristen Pohl-Munro

Kristen Pohl-Munro

Board Member

Non-Tax Payer, Kristen Pohl-Munro is a mother of three children at BMIS currently in grades 1, 8, and 11, who have been educated in 6 international schools. Kristen has taken up leadership, technical, and advisory roles spanning admissions, tuition and billing, communications, curriculum development, creative arts, and parent-teacher relationships.

Mujobu Moyo

Mujobu Moyo

Board Member

Non-Tax Payer, Mujobu Moyo is a development economist with over a decade of experience in research and policy engagement. She has worked at organizations such as the World Bank, the Center for Global Development (CGD), the International Growth Center (IGC), and Economic Development Initiatives (EDI). Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in fostering demand-driven research initiatives and facilitating meaningful dialogue between policymakers and researchers. She holds an MSc in Economics for Development from the University of Oxford. Mujo is a Tanzanian national and has two children at BMIS in grades 7 and 3.

Francis Simama

Francis Simama

Board Member

Malawian Tax-Payer, Francis Simama strongly believe that every student deserves a supportive environment where they not only learn but thrive. Drawing on extensive experience in business and leadership, he is committed to backing policies that prioritize student success, equality, and inclusivity.

Heidi Schellenger

Heidi Schellenger

Board Member

Non-Malawian Non-Tax Payer, Heidi Schellenger, U.S. Embassy Management Officer in Malawi, has a child at BMIS. With a civil engineering background and an MPA from Harvard, she is devoted to her role after 12 years in non-profits.

Ken McCarthy

Ken McCarthy

Board Member

Non-Malawian Tax Payer, Ken is a chartered accountant and MBA with 18+ years of international experience. He is a system development and fraud prevention expert and leads Emere, a cloud-based B2B platform fighting fraud in procurement.

Eugene Bierman

Eugene Bierman

Board Member

Ensuring transparency and collaboration.

Governance

Board Profile and governance structure

The structure of the BMIS Board of Trustees is laid down by the Articles of Association and is made up of nine parent members, including Malawian parents, non-Malawian taxpayers, and non-taxpayers.

The term of office is three years. Elections are held annually following the AGM and before the end of the academic year.

Aims of the Trust

Aims of the Trust

  • To prepare students to become responsible, self-reliant, and productive citizens of an ever-changing world.

  • To provide education of an accredited international standard through a broad curriculum.

  • To foster awareness and respect for the rights and freedoms of all individuals.

  • To achieve success through partnership among students, management, staff, and the Board.

AGM Videos

AGM Video Gallery

Watch Annual General Meeting sessions.

AGM Video 2024

AGM Video 2023

AGM Video 2022

AGM Video 2021

AGM Video 2020

Resources

AGM Minutes & Other Resources

Board and governance documents managed from the Resources module.

Document Type Action
AGM Minutes 2025 PDF View
AGM Minutes 2024 PDF View
AGM Minutes 2023 PDF View
Articles of Association PDF View