Board of Directors
Governance
The TASIS Schools and Summer Programs are owned by the TASIS Foundation, a not-for-profit educational foundation registered in Delémont, Switzerland. The Foundation Board maintains oversight of all of the TASIS schools and programs. Like all TASIS schools, TASIS Portugal is responsible for its fiscal and operating policies.
The TASIS Portugal board is responsible for creating a shared vision and strategic direction for the school’s future. The board also provides the oversight to maintain the standards and ethos under which it was founded, to adhere to the school's mission and to ensure the long-term financial viability of the school.
- Fernando L. González, Chairman of the Board
- David V. Hicks, Vice Chairman
- Prof. Nuno Crato
- Vincenzo Campanale
- Tony Davis
- Rita de Castro Neto
Fernando L. González, Chairman of the Board
Chairman, TASIS Portugal Board of Directors
Chairman, TASIS England Board of Directors
Member, TASIS Switzerland Board of Directors
Member, TASIS Foundation Board of Directors
Mr. González has been associated with TASIS since 1972 in several instructional, administrative, and executive roles. A graduate of Phillips Academy Andover, he holds a B.A. from Harvard University in visual studies and studied architecture at the Harvard School of Design.
He was chairman of the art department at TASIS, was administrative director of the TASIS Schools for 20 years, served as interim headmaster of TASIS England in 2004, and has also served on the governing boards of all three TASIS schools, including the Puerto Rican school TASIS Dorado, which he founded.
His two sons graduated from TASIS England. He lives with his wife in Puerto Rico, where he is president of the TASIS Dorado School and restores houses through his company, Design & Build.
David V. Hicks, Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman, TASIS Portugal Board of Directors
Vice Chairman, TASIS Foundation Board of Directors
Mr. Hicks attended Princeton University and after taking his A.B. there, read for an M.A. at Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and on the staff of the U.S. Naval War College, and has been the headmaster of several prominent independent schools, including St. Mark’s in Texas, St. Paul’s in New Hampshire, and Darlington School in Georgia.
His book on K-12 education, Norms & Nobility, won the American Library Association’s award as the outstanding book on education in 1981 and has been frequently reprinted. Scribner published his and his brother’s new translation of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, entitled The Emperor’s Handbook.
Mr. Hicks also served as chief academic officer for the Meritas Family of Schools from 2006-15. He lives with his wife in rural Montana.
Prof. Nuno Crato
March 15, 2022
Prof. Crato was awarded by the President of the Republic with the Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction, the highest degree of this Order.
In his address at Palácio de Belém, the President highlighted Prof. Crato's academic and scientific career, namely as a professor and researcher at ISEG and President of the Portuguese Society of Mathematics, his public service as Minister of Education and Science, and his continued work on behalf of education.
Member, TASIS Portugal Board of Directors
Nuno Crato is Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Lisbon and current President of Iniciativa Educação, a nonprofit organization for fostering student qualification. His academic research focus on stochastic models with applications on economic and social problems, and statistical data-based evaluation of policy measures.
He has published extensively on econometrics and statistical journals and worked on education policy analysis, namely on PISA and TIMSS country analyses. Education and Science Minister of Portugal from 2011 to 2015, took office as an independent minister after a scientific and educational career. He obtained his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and worked as a college professor and researcher in the US before returning to Portugal. Has served as a dean at the Technical University of Lisbon and president of Taguspark, the largest science and technology park in Portugal.
A prolific writer, his most recent books are his co-organized Data-Driven Policy Impact Evaluation (Springer 2019) and his recently edited Improving a Country’s Education: PISA 2018 Results in 10 Countries (Springer 2021). He has been consulting for education policy groups and think tanks. He is founding organizer of Lisbon Economics and Statistics of Education.
Prof. Crato was decorated in 2008 with the degree of Commander of the Order of Infante D. Henrique, after two European awards for scientific writing, one from the European Mathematical Society (EMS) and the other from the European Commission, and in 2016 with the Grand Cross of the same Order, the highest awarded to a national citizen in that Order.
Prof. Crato is advising the TASIS Portugal board pro bono. His start with the school was as a judge for our inaugural TASIS Speaks event, and an interesting fact: he is friends with E.D. Hirsch, the creator of the Core Knowledge curriculum we use at TASIS Portugal!
Vincenzo Campanale
Member, TASIS Portugal Board of Directors
Vincenzo Campanale has a master’s degree in engineering and an MBA from the Polytechnic of Milan. Before joining TASIS in November 2015 as TASIS Group financial director, Vincenzo had a successful, multifaceted career as CFO and general manager for Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA), an academic preparation program, and worked in numerous roles with the Boston Consulting Group, Microsoft, and Swisscom.
At TASIS, Vincenzo has developed the financial director function, supporting the TASIS Foundation in the definition of the long-term group financial strategy, managing the financial priorities of the Group, and developing new financial processes and reporting systems to support the schools, including supporting the launch of TASIS Portugal.
Tony Davis
Member, TASIS Portugal Board of Directors
Tony Davis brings a wealth of experience and a passion for responsible investing to our esteemed Board of Directors.
With a strong educational background, including an MBA from Wharton Business School and an MA from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Davis has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence. His belief in the power of business to lead on environmental and social issues aligns perfectly with TASIS Portugal's values.
Currently leading a dedicated team at Inherent Group, Mr. Davis oversees investment strategies with a dual focus on profit and purpose. His wealth of experience and dedication to making a positive impact will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of TASIS Portugal.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Davis is a devoted family man, finding joy and balance in spending time with his wife Suzy and two children, both of whom are students at TASIS Portugal. An enthusiast of nature sports, he enjoys activities like skiing, mountain biking, and kiting. The Davis family is a Founding Family at TASIS Portugal.
Rita de Castro Neto
Member, TASIS Portugal Board of Directors
Rita de Castro Neto brings extensive experience and a passion for law and community development to our distinguished Board of Directors. As a Founding Partner of Castro Neto Advogados and a Founding Parent at TASIS Portugal, Rita has been shaping the legal landscape since she began her career in 1994. In 1998, she co-founded what would eventually become MGCN Monteiro Gomes Castro Neto Advogados, and in October 2015, she established Castro Neto Advogados.
Rita's legal practice is centered on Urban Planning, Real Estate Law, Investment Funds, Banking and Financial Law, Corporate Law, Credit Recovery, Restructuring and Insolvency, as well as Litigation (Administrative, Civil, Commercial, Corporate, Tax, Labor, and Regulatory Offenses), Arbitration (Tax), and Investment.
In addition to her legal work, she presides over the General Assemblies of several private companies and the Assemblies of Participants in real estate investment funds, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to the business and legal communities. Rita is also Chair of APQSS - Associação de Proprietários de Quintas na Serra de Sintra (Association of owners of manors in Sintra Hills) and in that capacity member of the Council of Opinion of Sintra’s Cultural Landscape Heritage.
