BOARD OF GOVERNORS
ZSUZSA VÁRNAI
Ms. Zsuzsa Várnai is the General Director of a foundation maintained Hungarian complex educational institution including 2 kindergartens, 2 primary and middle schools and a high secondary school operating on 3 campuses in Budapest.
She has done a masters degree in teaching Hungarian and English language, literature and drama, and has a diploma in school management. She has worked as a school principal for more than 30 years, and at the same time as an educational expert for both the Hungarian Educational Ministry and for different educational committees of the European Union.
GEV is proud to have Zsuzsa Várnai as one of the governors of our company.
DR. THORSTEN BRANDT
Dr. Thorsten Brandt has a rich educational background and decades of experience in international teaching programmes.
In 2008, Dr. Brandt completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Paderborn in Germany and, in 2003, his Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona inTucson, USA. He has also completed his Dipl.Ing.: Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics from the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.
Dr. Brandt has more than a decade of experience in selecting and teaching international students in bachelor and masters degree programmes in the field of engineering. In particular, he has experience in the management of academic institutions and in the setting up of internationally-oriented programs.
Currently he is serving as head of a bachelors degree course in Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences. He is also the Director of the German International College Scientific Freshers programme at Bedburg-Hau, which selects and prepares international students for studying at German universities. For almost three years, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen, leading research and teaching activities in the fields of Robotics and Automotive Systems as the Chair of Mechatronics.
GEV is proud to have Dr. Thorsten Brandt as one of the governors of our company.
ERGÜN ARAVACIKLI
Mr. Ergün Aravacikli is a prominent educationalist. He is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer of Thames British School in Madrid, Spain. In 1997 he completed his AA in Tourism and Hotels management from the Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey. In 2005 he completed his MA in English Language Teaching, Translation and Linguistics from the Chelyabinsk Pedagogical University in Chelyabinsk, Russia. He completed his post-graduate studies in Educational Administration in 2015 at the Vistula University in Warsaw, Poland. Ergün started his career in 1997 as an English teacher, Head of Department and Deputy Principal in Chelyabinsk, Russia. In 2007, he was given the post of School Director and English teacher in the Meridian International School, Warsaw, Poland. In 2011, he worked as a school director and also as a member of the School Managing Board in the Orchidea International Schools in Budapest, Hungary. From 2020 he has worked as the Executive Director in the Thames British School in Madrid, Spain.
GEV is proud to have Ergün Aravacikli as one of the governors of our company.
ZOLTÁN FODOR
Zoltán Fodor is a committed polymath. He has lived and worked in several countries as a secondary school and university professor. He primarily teaches biology, but also has qualifications in pedagogical research, public education management and other related subjects. On two occasions he was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to teach in the states of Maine and Montana in the USA. He taught at the European School in Culham, UK, and worked for 13 years as head of the science department at the European School 1 Uccle, in Brussels. Currently, he is working as the director of the Orchidea School in Budapest, with children from 36 different countries, studying their subjects in English and Hungarian. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on the mentorship of beginner teachers. While at university he offered postgraduate training to practising teachers. His wife is also an educator.
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DENISSZA BLANÁR
Ms. Denissza Blanár is an enthusiastic instructor. She is currently working as the Head of International Relations and Mobility for the Budapest Business School (BBS) in Hungary. In 2002, she completed her MA, Teacher of Russian Language and Literature from the University of Debrecen, Hungary. In 2005, she completed her MA, Teacher of English Language and Literature from the same university. In 2020, she completed her Executive MBA in Digital Marketing from the Budapest Metropolitan University. She started her career in 2003 as Head, and English teacher, in the Gábor Baross Secondary School, Debrecen. In 2006 she was employed as a Science and International Relations Officer in the University of Debrecen. From 2009-2014 she worked as Head of the Office of International Relations. In 2014, she was given the post of International Director in the Budapest Metropolitan University (METU), Hungary.
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HARVENDRA SINGH KHALSA
Mr. Harvendra Singh Khalsa is a strong educational professional, with extensive experience in planning and implementation of academic and non-academic plans.
He completed his Masters in Mathematics and also a Masters in Computer and Management with a B.Ed from one of the prestigious institutes of India.
He started his career as a Mathematics educator and then moved on to become the Principal of some highly reputed International schools in India and Malaysia, most notably the Reliance and Global Indian International School. He also worked in the Academic Council of the Reliance Foundation.
With over 24 years of experience in the educational sector, he has been actively involved in the process of school audits, quality control, academic excellence, technological initiatives, curriculum development, and data analysis.
He has shown great skill in amalgamating modern teaching techniques, integrating technology and teacher empowerment in education. He has received various awards and recognitions for his exemplary contribution to the field of education.
GEV is proud to have Mr. Harvendra Singh Khalsa as one of the governors of our company.