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,...

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Elizabeth 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...

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Ines 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...

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John 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...

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Francisco 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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"At The Lisboan International School, children can become whoever they want to be, whether that’s a professional surfer, digital entrepreneur, environmental lawyer, or teacher for the next generation." Niall Brennan - Founder of Artemis Education
"The Lisboan is something truly special. And to be part of a school from the very beginning—helping shape its culture, its energy, and its impact—is an opportunity I’m incredibly excited for." Daniel Van Dijk - PE teacher