Mark Troy, President

Mark Troy is Regional General Manager for International SOS and is responsible for establishing and overseeing the day-to-day management of medical services in West Africa. With 19 years experience in the provision of medical services, Mark assists companies in assessing health risks and delivering high-level medical services to employees working in some of the most remote and difficult environments in the world.

Prior to joining International SOS in 2001, Mark founded and managed a medical services consulting company in West Africa for eight years. The company continues to provide health and social services to approximately 25,000 people.

Mark first came to West Africa as a Peace Corps Public Health Volunteer and speaks French and Spanish.

Mark and his wife Karin love Africa and are proud to be sharing their experience in Nigeria with their daughter Alexandra. Now in their second year with AISL they are proud to be a part of this vibrant community and work for the continued improvement of our school.

Pete Brittingham, Shell Appointee/Vice President

Pete is a manager with Shell in Nigeria and is currently on his third international posing after spending 9 years in Asia. This was preceded by sixteen years working for Shell in the US. Pete obtained his undergraduate degree from Montana State University and his graduate degree from Arizona State University as a geologist. Pete and his wife Linda will have two teenagers in High School in the fall of 2011. Contributing as a member on the school board is an important way of supporting his children and the AISL School in achieving their Vision of providing an exemplary American educational experience with an international perspective.

Alan Henderson, Chevron Appointee/Treasurer

Alan is the Finance Comptroller with Chevron Nigeria Limited and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Alan's professional career spans over 24 years, the first 14 years was with PricewaterhouseCoopers latterly as a Senior Audit Manager specializing in the energy and education sectors. Before joining Chevron Nigeria Limited in early 2012, Alan spent over 5 years with Chevron in California. Alan holds a MA in Economics with Accountancy from Aberdeen University in Scotland. Alan and his wife Helene have two sons the youngest Stewart is attending AISL. Before leaving Scotland, Alan for 10 years was the treasurer for a nonprofit organization and is committed to helping the school in relation to financial matters.

Fred Armand, U.S. Ambassador Appointee/Secretary

Fred Armand is the Ambassador’s Appointee to the American International School of Lagos’ Board of Directors and was recently nominated and promoted by President Obama to the diplomatic rank of Counselor. Mr. Armand is a 25-year veteran of the Foreign Service and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Geology.  Additionally, he is a professional musician and is certified in Production and Recording from Berklee Music College in Boston.  His music is available at internet and retail outlets.  He and his wife Rebecca Armand, a career Foreign Commercial Officer (tandem), have two children, Alec and Avery. 

Diane Lemieux, Member

Diane Lemieux is a freelance writer. She came to Nigeria with her Shell-employed husband and two teenage children. She has a BA in communications from Ottawa University, an MA in development studies (with a specialization in comparative education) from Leeds University, an MA in International Relations from Amsterdam University and a journalism diploma from Bath University. She began her career in international development, working for a Canadian NGO in Canada and China, and for the UN in Mozambique.

Throughout her international career she has experienced many national and international schools, gaining an understanding of the academic and social requirements of both international students and their parents. She firmly believes in the quality of the education provided at AISL. It is her intention to contribute to the school's progress towards achieving its goals through her communication skills and international experience.

John White, High School Project Director/Member

John is a Senior Commercial Manager with Chevron Nigeria Limited.  John's professional career spans over 24 years in the energy and petrochemical industries. Prior to joining Chevron Nigeria Limited, John has been on international assignments with Chevron in Singapore, India, Indonesia, United Kingdom and the United States.  John holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Sydney, Australia. John and his wife Michelle have two sons attending AISL. Their youngest son is in kindergarten, and their eldest son is in second grade.  Originally from Australia, John and Michelle value the broad and diverse educational experience AISL offers. As a member of the AISL board John is committed to helping ASIL achieve its long term vision and success.  John also chair's the AISL board major capital projects committee.

Jose Ramon Riestra, Member

Gregg Bartolo, Exxon/Mobil Appointee

Gregg is currently the Nigeria Project's Health and Safety Manager for Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. Gregg was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a major in Economics and Accounting, and subsequently earned a Master's degree in Business from Texas A&M University. In 1985, Gregg joined Mobil and has progressed through numerous technical and managerial assignments. During his career, Gregg has lived in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Lagos. Gregg and his wife, Charlene, have four sons living in Lagos.

Sridhar Amaravadi, Member

Sri is currently an Operations Manager with Schlumberger. He has a bachelor's in Petroleum engineering from, Pune, India and a Master's from University of Tulsa, USA. He and his wife Vijaya have two children in AISL, in grades 10 and 6. During his career in Schlumberger they have lived in US, UK, Norway, India and Nigeria.

They believe AISL is one of the best educational institutions they have experienced. This experience for the children is a unique opportunity, grooming them into true global citizens.

His goal is to be part of this team and help take the school to the next level of excellence that will make AISL an outstanding educational institution with world class facilities in line with AISL's mission and vision.