The Governing Body

Berlin British School is a non-profit association, run according to the principles of a German e.V. The Verein's full name is "Berlin British School e.V.", and consists of 15 members. The Verein members elect seven members of the Vorstand, which is the board of the Verein. The Vorstand is the equivalent of a Board of Governors in a British school. Two additional members are co-opted by the elected Vorstand members, usually a member of the staff and a parent. The Headteacher is an ex officio member. The Vorstand advises the Senior Management Team in the running of the school. The Senior Management Team consists of the Headteacher, plus the three Heads of School. Except for the headteacher and staff representative, all Vorstand members work on a voluntary basis.

Members of Verein as of January 2010

• Mrs B. Freymuth-Brumby OBE,
• Dr. J. Willisch,
• Mr G. Müsing,
• Mr A.J.P. von Joest,
• Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult Carl Hahn,
• Ms D. Engler,
• Mr P. D. Wright,
• Brigadier A.W.E. Brister,
• Mr K. Rüdiger,
• Mr Colin Reid,
• Mr Ole Siercks,
• Lady Plaxy Arthur,
• Dr. Frank Hildebrandt,
• Mr Alexander Berfeld,
• Mr Darryl Hersant.

Members of Vorstand as of January 2010

• Lady Plaxy Arthur (Chairman),
• Mr Darryl Hersant (Vice-Chairman),
• Dr. Victoria Scheibler (Secretary),
• Mr Alexander Berfeld (Treasurer),
• Mr Ashiq Hassanali,
• Dr. Frank Hildebrandt,
• Ms Jane Mattishent,
• Ms Josefina Petrus,
• Ms Sian Schutz (Headteacher),
• Ms Susanna Beves (Staff representative).

Honorary President

Dame Rosemary Spencer D.C.M.G.