Board Members
Thamila Zaher
Board Chair / Executive Director of Grupo SEB
Executive Director of the SEB Education Group since 2011, Thamila Zaher holds a degree in Law and Administration from the Centro Universitário UniSEB, a postgraduate degree in Education from PUC-RS (Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) and an MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (São Paulo, Brasil). In 2019, she concluded the courses "Leading the Change" from Harvard University Graduate School of Education and "Leading Digital Transformation" by the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD). With more than 10 years of experience in many areas of Grupo SEB, Thamila is a member of the Board of the SEB Institute and a member of the Board of Directors. She is also co-author of the book Tax Law and Education, by MPEditora.
Chaim Zaher
Board Member / Founder & President of Grupo SEB
Born in Lebanon, Chaim Zaher is an entrepreneur, founder and president of Grupo SEB (Sistema Educacional Brasileiro), based in Brazil and one of the largest educational groups in the world. Focused in building, expanding and innovating in the education sector, the Grupo SEB is dedicated to helping students throughout the world reach their full potential and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Among many companies and initiatives including the SEB Institute, which provides services to children in vulnerable situations, Grupo SEB supports Maple Bear's global operations.
Thalita Zaher
Board Member
Executive Director of Grupo SEB (Sistema Educacional Brasileiro) since 2011, Thalita Zaher has a degree in Law from the Centro Universitário UniSEB, a postgraduate degree in Administration from Insper (Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, São Paulo, Brazil) and in Human Sciences: Sociology, History and Philosophy from PUC-RS (Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil). In 2019, she concluded the "Leading Digital Transformation" course at the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD). With over 17 years of experience in diverse areas of Grupo SEB, Thalita is a member of the Group's Board of Directors.
Stéphane Larue
Board Member
Stéphane Larue has had a distinguished 30-year career in Canada’s foreign service, with postings in Hong Kong, London, São Paulo, and Manila. A former Consul General of Canada in São Paulo, Stéphane continues to support Canadian business interests in Brazil as President of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada.
Joseph Geiser
Board Member
Joseph Geiser is an accomplished leader in education, with experience and recognized expertise in strategic planning, human relations, educational technology, and people management. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Political Science from the University of Toronto, as well as a Master of Administration in Education, Joe’s work reflects a commitment to advancing education, both in Canada and internationally.