Board of Directors

GISSV is a California nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors comprised of GISSV parent volunteers. Elected by its Society, the Board legally represents GISSV, while also establishing the strategic direction for the school. The Board consists of 11 members, each of whom is elected to serve a term of three years. Members of the Board can be elected for up to three three-year terms with a two-year break in services after the second term. The Board holds regular meetings to perform its duties as specified in the GISSV by-laws (Approved by the Society in May 2016; pending approval from Germany) and in accordance with the Board-adopted Business Rules and Code of Conduct.

Organizational matters are regulated and approved by the Board in coordination with the Head of School. On behalf of the GISSV Board, the Head of School is responsible for the daily management of the school. The GISSV Head of School as well as a representative of the German Consulate General in San Francisco attend Board meetings as non-voting members.

Upon resolution of the Board, additional persons may participate in an advisory capacity during Board meetings, or may be consulted on individual topics on the agenda. Typical guests are the Head of School, the Head of Administration and the Parent Association (PA) presidents or their representatives. The PA presidents present parent issues as discussed at PA meetings for consideration by the Board.

2020-2021 Board of Directors

Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand, President
Dr. Horst Groesser, Vice President
Kareen Weissenberg, Treasurer
Holger Ippach, Vice Treasurer
Mark van de Wiel, Secretary
Berna Nicklisch, Vice Secretary
Georg Behrens
Wael Ghandour
Supriya Solbach
Mark Van de Wiel
Dr. Brett Wingeier

Electing the Board of Directors
Common Board Tasks

Electing the Board of Directors

Society members will cast their vote in accordance with the by-laws and the election process for Board members.
Each member of the Society (as defined by §3 of the bylaws) has the right to cast a vote for the total number of vacant Board member seats.
Ideally, each campus location has a representative in the Board.
At the first meeting after the Society elected a new Board, the Board of Directors elects a president, treasurer, secretary, and their respective deputies.
Society members are eligible for election to the Board (with the exception of employees of GISSV and their spouses).

Common Board Tasks

Providing strategic direction;
Guaranteeing financial security by adopting sound and balanced budgets and monitoring revenues and expenditures;
Negotiating and signing facility leases and rental agreements;
Supporting marketing and sponsoring efforts;
Deciding on employment-related matters;
Scheduling bi-annual Society meetings;
Admitting new Society members;
Representing GISSV in the greater Bay Area community.

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Meet the 2020-2021 Board Members

Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand, President

Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand has 20+ years of international experience working as Localization Manager for high-tech companies in California and Germany, equipping her with skills in project, program, contract, team and vendor management.

Dr. Horst Groesser, Vice President

Horst Größer is a management consulting executive and a Managing Director of a leading global professional services firm. He advises Fortune 500 companies in the high tech and software/Internet sectors on strategy, operations and technologies of product innovation.

Kareen Weissenberg, Treasurer

Kareen Weissenberg has an extensive background in corporate finance, having held a number of senior finance positions in the CPG sector.

Holger Ippach, Vice Treasurer

Holger Ippach is a General Manager with significant experience defining the business strategy for sales, marketing, and operations for leading hardware and software technology companies.