From People-Focused Processes to Systems that Don’t Forget People
Presentation
Saturday, January 23, 2027 | 10:00-10:50AM
This presentation reflects on Kevin’s first nearly three years as Head of Finance and Operations at the Australian International School in Hong Kong. He shares how the school has moved from people-focused processes to more structured systems, and the lessons learned along the way.
Facilitator
Kevin Elliott
Head of Finance & Operations
Australian International School, Hong Kong
Kevin is originally from the UK and has worked in education since 1998, initially joining the JET programme teaching English in Oita, southern Japan. Since then, he has worked in schools in Kobe, Tokyo, Beijing, Newbury (UK) and now Hong Kong. Kevin moved from teaching into school administration 15 years ago to lead Finance and Operations. Kevin holds a degree in Finance and Business and an MBA in Educational Leadership.
Kevin now works at the Australian International School in Hong Kong as the Head of Finance and Operations, since April 2024. Kevin is interested in people, systems, money and how the three interact and flow. His presentation is a reflection on his first (almost) three years in the role, and on how the school has moved from people orientated processes to systems and structured process and the learning along the way.
