Our Team
Guðmundur Hegner Jónsson Founding Principal
Originally from Iceland, Guðmundur brings a unique blend of academic, artistic and leadership expertise to his role as Founding Principal of The Lisboan International School. With over 20 years of international educational experience, Guðmundur has taught Theory of Knowledge, Geography,...
Read MoreElizabeth Acomb Founding Head of Primary
Originally from the UK, I graduated with a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bolton and then completed my Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) from Christchurch University College, Canterbury. I moved to Portugal for the first time 20...
Read MoreInes Pinheiro Torres Business Manager
Inês brings over 20 years of experience leading complex projects across sectors including education, retail, and telecommunications. For the past 10 years, she worked at one of the largest education groups, where she played a key role in the development...
Read MoreJohn Searles Marketing
John has dedicated his work to the intersection of education, technology and storytelling in a career that has spanned five continents. From developing student data systems and IT solutions to leading marketing strategies and capturing powerful narratives through media, photography...
Read MoreFrancisco Mendez de Vigo Educational Advisor
Francisco brings over a decade of expertise in education consultancy, school operations, and strategic planning to The Lisboan. As a proud International Baccalaureate alumnus himself, Francisco is deeply committed to fostering innovative and globally minded learning environments. He is an advocate for automation...
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