OUR TEAM
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Dr. Chia Chee Fen
Chairman
Dr. Chia Chee Fen brings decades of leadership and expertise in curriculum development, higher education management, and teacher professional development.
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Key Highlights & Achievements:
- Educational Leadership & Innovation: Former Principal and CEO of KDU College/University College; designed and launched programs at International Medical University; contributed to curriculum design and teacher development at the Aquila Foundation.
- Teaching Excellence: Over 35 years of teaching Mathematics, Science, and Physics; national-level trainer for Malaysian Smart Schools.
- Academic Credentials: Ph.D. in Education (University of Malaya), Master in Education (University of Malaya), B.Sc. Hons in Physics (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
- Awards & Recognition: Toray Science Education Award (1994); recognised as Best Graduate in Physics (1983)
- Research & Publications: Contributions to creative teaching, STEM education, and teacher development; research on enhancing creativity in students and teachers.
- Professional Development: Executive programs at INSEAD, Wharton, University of California; leadership roles in MAPCU
Dr. Chia’s expertise in curriculum innovation, teacher training, and institutional leadership brings invaluable insight to our school’s journey toward educational excellence.
Dr. Gerard Kho
Member
Dr. Gerard Kho offers extensive leadership experience across education, business, and strategic development, with a strong record in building high-impact organisations in Southeast Asia.
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Key Highlights & Achievements:
- Education Leadership & Impact Ventures: CEO of AQUILA Foundation; led commercial transformation at ACE EdVenture, supporting 2,500+ students.
- Strategic Business Leadership: Senior advisor at Morgan Philips Group; scaled businesses in property, real estate, and F&B sectors; led digital transformation at WebTVAsia.
- Global and Regional Expertise: Former CMO, Sunway Group and Medini Iskandar Malaysia; founded successful real estate ventures in Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
- Academic Credentials: Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Strategic Foresight (Regent University); Master of Commerce, Management Accounting (University of Sydney); Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Medical Science (University of Sydney)
- Vision for Education: Brings strategic foresight, operational discipline, and community-focused innovation to create sustainable, high-performing educational ventures.
Dr. Gerard’s guidance supports our mission to make world-class education accessible to all students.