Board of Directors

Dr. Daniela Salazar

I love listening to people and walking with them through their journey of life by giving them useful strategies to overcome whatever obstacle they might run into. As a clinical psychologist I work with my clients to transform their difficulties into meaningful and valuable experiences. …

Claire Drinkwater

Claire joined the board in 2018 and has been instrumental in reviewing and assisting the progress of Safa, and is forthright with her ideas and opinions on a range of subjects. From learning walks and sitting in on interviews, to taking courses on Good Governance …

Brian Horwell

Contact Me About Me I moved to Dubai with my wife and two children in 2014, and as well as working within the busy international school environment, I have been lucky enough to continue working with a variety of colleagues across a range of schools, …

Teju Sonuga

Contact Me About Me Teju Sonuga sat on the board in her previous role as a member of the Safa British School (SBS) Senior leadership team between 2018 and 2021. During this time Teju held the role of Director of Inclusion & Assistant Principal, playing …

Leanne Fridd

Contact me About Me My name is Leanne Fridd and I am a fellow New Zealander working here in the UAE. I am a proud mother to my beautiful little boy. I thoroughly enjoy living and working in Dubai as I love learning from the …

Louise McGeever

contact me About Me Being the daughter of a headteacher, Louise grew up surrounded by education. After briefly considering other career paths, she decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and pursued a job in teaching (as did her three siblings). After spending some time …

Sameer Merchant

Managing Partner of Safa British School & Safa Community School Sameer Merchant started his career with Merrill Lynch in India and Singapore in the Investment Banking team. He has been involved in several landmark acquisitions, IPO mandates and capital restructuring across several industries comprising pharma, …

Louay Khatib

Managing Partner of Safa British School & Safa Community School Louay began his career as an economist with the World Bank in Washington, DC where he was part of the Policy Group responsible for formulating countries’ health and education policies in the Middle East and …

Dr. Daniela Salazar

Claire Drinkwater

Brian Horwell

Teju Sonuga

Leanne Fridd

Louise McGeever

Sameer Merchant

Louay Khatib

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