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At Forward College, our strength lies in our people. From our visionary leaders who chart the course, to our dedicated staff who ensure everything runs smoothly, and our esteemed advisors who provide invaluable insights – our team is united by a shared commitment to innovation in education. Meet the talented individuals who make up the heart of Forward College and drive our mission forward.

Our leadership team

Having worked in leadership positions in Government, higher education, major Tech companies, and social business, Boris, Céline, and Jeffrey have witnessed how positive leadership relies not solely on expertise and rational thinking but also on other forms of intelligence: social, emotional, practical, and technological.

At the heart of their vision lies a desire to develop a model for higher education that is more holistic and fit for the future of work and the challenges the 21st century will bring.

Boris Walbaum

Founder and President

Celine Boisson

Founding Partner and Head of Student recruitment, Marketing and Operations

Jeffrey Sampson

Founding Partner and Chief Talent Officer

Our administrative staff

Behind the scenes at Forward College, a dedicated administrative team works diligently to ensure the institution’s efficiency.

From managing logistics and providing essential support services to ensuring a smooth student experience, this dedicated team is integral to upholding the high standards and innovative spirit of Forward College.

Academic development

Dr. Andrée Sursock

All campuses
Head of Quality Enhancement and Sustainability

Dr. Marco Niervergelt

Academic Programmes Coordinator

Campus Management & Registrar

Eduardo Guerreiro

Lisbon Campus Manager

Spencer Utt

Berlin Campus Manager

Omar Mansour

Head of Registrar

Campus Operations

Akash Ravi

Berlin Campus Administator

Alice Begue

Paris Campus Administrator

Rita Marques

Lisbon Campus Administrator

Wellbeing

Dr. Marucia Bardagi

Wellbeing Coordinator

Mercedes Martinez

Student Counsellor

Claudia Sampaio

Student Counsellor

Career Service

Celine Chalard

Personal Development fellow & Career Development

Admissions & Recruitment

Christophe Castiglioni

Head of International Student Recruitment

Gary Leslie

International Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer

Clément Margiotta

International Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer

Bruno Rodrigues

Admissions Officer

Marketing & Communications

Margaux Boisson

Head of Brand and Communications

Devlin Lewis

Head of Acquisition and Data

Julia Fernandes

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Finance & IT operations

Eric Lacour

Chief Financial Officer

Academic council

This independent body is set up to oversee and evaluate the quality of our teaching and learning.

Guided by global education leaders, our Academic Council shapes Forward College’s innovative academic vision by reviewing annual reports, publishing monitoring outcomes, and offering recommendations for future development.

Paul J. Leblanc

Chairman

Nieves Segovia Bonet

Chairwoman and CEO of SEK

Ian Dunn

Provost of Coventry University

Alenoush Saroyan

Director of McGill Institute of Education

Yann Algan

Associate Dean of Pre-experience Programs at HEC

Kerstin Scheuch

CEO of Centro

Our advisors

With input from 60+ recruiters and experts, Forward College has developed a curriculum that offers a new approach to learning and aims to develop the full spectrum of human intelligences: cognitive, emotional, social, practical and technological.

Forward’s board of advisors includes leading academics, successful entrepreneurs, and researchers who are in charge of nurturing the design and implementation of the Forward learning experience.

Academic Development

Prof. Paul J. Kelly

Academic Oversight Advisor (Social Sciences)

Prof. Franck Zenasni

Academic Oversight Advisor (Psychology)

Catherine Danty-Suriam

Academic Oversight Advisor

Leadership Development

Dr. Olivier Sibony

Forward Strategy Advisor

Dr. Ed Brooks

Impact Assessment Advisor

Dr. Wolfgang Fassnacht

Curriculum Design Advisor

Dr. Claudine Provencher

Curriculum Design Advisor (Soft Skills Development)

Philippe van Caenegem

Curriculum Design Advisor (Project-based Learning)

Hala Fadel

Curriculum Design Advisor (Entrepreneurship)

Stéphan Vincent-Lancrin

Impact Assessment Advisor