The Board Members
Chai Schnyder
Founder Chairperson
MSc Manufacturing Engineering
Chai has been working for many years with her own family foundation to provide education and other help for disadvantaged children, with keen interest in Southeast Asia. Between 2011 and 2014, she was the chairwoman of the board of Ulysse Nardin SA, a Swiss luxury watchmaking company. She is the Founder and Chairperson of Fondation Rolf Schnyder. Born and raised in Malaysia, Chai is a mother of 3, with an Engineering background. Her activities take her all over the world, while Malaysia and Switzerland remains closest to her heart.
Damien Messerli
Director
“Giving children the chance to have a qualitative education is the purpose of our Foundation”
Noni L Abdullah
Director, Former Country Manager, Malaysia, Ulysse Nardin SA
“I hope that we (YOU and I) – will help as much or as little; what we can, and when we can.”
Enzia Schnyder
Director
“Hi, I’m Enzia. The environment is one of my biggest passions, and I would like to help reduce financial and social inequality so that everyone can be in a position to enjoy and protect it.”
Dato Dr Zaha Rina Zahari
Board Member
Dato Dr. Zaha Rina Zahari is a highly experienced director with a strong background in the financial services, insurance, oil and gas, property, and industrial sectors. She has expertise in business planning, asset management, corporate communications, mergers and acquisitions, and marketing. Dr. Zahari has held senior management positions in the securities industry, including roles at exchanges. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree with a focus on capital markets research from the University of Hull.
The Team Members
Scott J.Wong
Program Directors / Developers
Scott has over 25 years of experience in engaging and training individuals of all ages, and he is passionate about advocating child rights and developing innovative programs for protecting children from sexual abuse. With his wife, Andrea, he co-developed the award-winning Digital Technologies Seniors Program (DTSP), ChildSafe, and KIDS Bits & Bytes, providing accessible education to children and seniors. Scott’s diverse skill set in marketing, internet systems, and multimedia enables him to create impactful programs, and he is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those he works with.
To contact Scott and Andrea, email scott.andrea@fondationrolfschnyder.org or call +6012-2027600 (Malaysia).
Andrea Githens – Wong
Program Director / Developer
Andrea is a program developer at Fondation Rolf Schnyder with a background in religious studies and humanities. Her unique perspective fuels her passion for making a positive difference in the world. Growing up in Malaysia, Andrea developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives. With a love for children and a strong belief in the power of education, she is committed to empowering marginalized communities through innovative educational initiatives that provide the skills and knowledge needed to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future. Through her work at Fondation Rolf Schnyder, Andrea is making a significant impact on the lives of underprivileged and marginalized children in Malaysia.