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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Beijing City International School implements its "Head of School responsible system," which is under direct guidance of the Board of Trustees. With expertise and rich experience from international education, the business community, finance, facilities and risk management, human resources and legal areas, the board members provide direction and strategy for the sustained development of the school.

There are two committees affiliated to the board: the Education & Development Committee and the Finance & Operations Committee. Each committee consists of two to three board members, with one board member as the chair of the committee, which is conducive to the timely communication channel between the board and the school.

The positive and effective relationship exists between the board and Head of School works for the best interest of all students and staff. The board convenes at least four times a year to review the Head of School and Committee work reports at major board meetings. The committees provide guidance and recommendations for all sectors of the school through meetings, consultation and discussion to address concerns and promote the development of the school.


BOARD CHAIR

Mr. He Lantian

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Mr. He is a distinguished educator with 42 years of experience in teaching practice and educational management. His previous roles include serving as Principal of the prestigious Huanggang High School and Director of the Huanggang Municipal Education Bureau. He is also a former deputy to the 13th National People's Congress and has been honored with provincial-level accolades such as Model Worker, Outstanding Principal, and Renowned Educator. Mr. He Lantian believes that in time, students may surpass their teachers in accomplishments. Yet today, as educators, we must spare no effort in uplifting our students—elevating them to greater heights in life, awakening and continuously inspire students’ intrinsic motivation. We find endless joy in this pursuit and remain unwavering in our dedication.

BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Tan Wee Seng

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Mr. Tan Wee Seng is a distinguished value and business management consultant specializing in shareholder value, corporate strategy, M&A, turnarounds, IPOs, risk management, and corporate governance. He currently serves as a Director and Chairman of the Finance and Operation Committee at Beijing City International School. Since 2008, he has held multiple Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) roles in various Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)-listed companies across diverse sectors including cosmetics & skincare, property development, nutritional products, food ingredients, and sportswear. In these positions, he frequently chairs Audit, Nomination, Remuneration, and Sustainability committees.

Mr. Tan was INED and Chairman of the Audit Committee for a pharmaceutical group, a NYSE-listed solar power company, and a NYSE-listed budget hotel chain. He also chaired the Special Committee for Privatization for a US-listed project. A significant chapter in his career was his tenure at Li Ning Company Limited (2003-2008), where he served as Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Investor Relations, and Company Secretary. He was instrumental in leading Li Ning's successful 2004 IPO on the HKEX, an event that became a template for subsequent sportswear brand listings. At Li Ning, he achieved overwhelming success in investor relations, was a prime mover in corporate governance and risk management, and championed forward-thinking financial strategies. His work laid a blueprint for future Chinese sportswear giants, with the governance strategies becoming a model for China brands. This period garnered numerous accolades including CFO of the Year, Best Board of Directors, recognition for highly regarded corporate governance, Best Employer of the Year, and features on the cover of CIMA magazine and China CFO journal.

Earlier, Mr. Tan held senior roles at Reuters (1999-2002), culminating as SVP for China, Mongolia & North Korea and Chief Representative of Reuters China. Prior senior positions included Managing Director of Reuters Hong Kong, Director of Reuters Australia in Sydney, and East Asia Regional Finance Manager (Director) in Hong Kong. At Reuters, he built strong financial discipline, successfully led financial strategy into East Asia, restructured costs successfully during the Asian financial crisis, and turned around acquisitions and regional operations during major crises and business transformations. His leadership showcased a delicate balance incorporating technology, crisis management, market expansion, and staff motivation. Mr. Tan holds prestigious professional qualifications as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK) and a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKID).


Ms. Liu Peng

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Ms. Liu Peng is a national registered architect with more than 20 years' practice on many type of projects awarded in design. She has education and work experience in both China and the US: bachelor of architecture from Tsinghua University in Beijing and master of architecture from Ball State University in the US.

Ms. Liu participated the design of several projects of BCIS including the technical design of ECC, the gate of BCIS and etc. Ms. Liu was also one of the parents of BCIS students, and she and her child enjoy and benefit a lot from the education of BCIS. Ms. Liu is very happy to be able to do something benefiting the development of BCIS in any way she could.

Mr. Gou Yiqun

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Mr. Gou Yiqun was born in Shaanxi Province, China. He obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Renmin University of China. He has 5 years of teaching experience and over 20 years of extensive experience in enterprise management, company listing, strategic investment, and other areas. He has previously served as Chairman of YiHai International Holdings Limited and Chief Financial Officer of Haidilao. Currently, he is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Haidilao International Holding Ltd,Chairman of Shuhai (Beijing) Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. and Chairman of Shanghai Haiyue Investment Management Co., Ltd.

​Mr. Yang Jinfang

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Mr. Yang Jinfang graduated from Peking University with a bachelor's degree in Radio Electronics. He then pursued a master's degree in Computer Science and Technology from Tsinghua University. He pursued his PhD studies at the Oregon Graduate Institute in the United States. He founded Beijing Guolian Jiexun Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing Xinnuosi Software Co., Ltd., where he served as the general manager. He also held a senior managerial position at Beijing Oracle Software Systems Co., Ltd. From 2010 to 2020, Mr. Yang Jinfang was one of the founding team members and Vice President at Meituan, where he was responsible for various areas including nationwide sales of group purchases, strategic partnerships, financial development, and retail. In 2015, he co-initiated the establishment of Yillion Bank as a representative of Meituan and served as a board member and the Board's Strategic Committee Chair for Yillion Bank. 

Ms. Bambi Betts

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Ms. Bambi Betts has been working in the international education world for over three decades as a school head, CEO of the Overseas Schools Assistance Corp., and director of the Principals’ Training Center for International School Leadership (PTC). With extensive experience in international school leadership, she has served on the governing boards of international schools in Haiti, Cambodia, China, and Saudi Arabia. As a consultant, she has provided professional development guidance to over 150 international schools worldwide, specializing in school effectiveness enhancement and governance structure optimization, always with a laser-like focus on impact on learning. Her profound educational insights and global perspective will provide vital strategic support for BCIS’s sustainable development.


Ms. Kam Chohan

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Ms. Kam Chohan holds qualifications in Leadership and Professional Development, with a teaching background in Mathematics and Business, and extensive experience in financial and operational management. She joined the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in 2018 as Chief Operating Officer and became the Executive Director in 2020. ECIS is a global non-profit organization with an educational network spanning 450+ member schools (including BCIS) across 80+ countries. She has worked with the UK Government’s Behavior Insights Team to apply the Nudge Theory to improve student outcomes on a national level.


Ms. Rebecca Stein

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Ms. Rebecca Stein brings over three decades of distinguished educational experience to her role as a senior lecturer in the department of economics at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also a recognized pedagogical innovator. Her leadership includes co-leading the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CETLI) and serving as Executive Director of the Online Learning Initiative (OLI), where she spearheaded efforts to extend the University's educational impact globally through online learning. Ms. Stein's extensive expertise in pedagogical innovation and world-class perspective will provide invaluable strategic guidance for Beijing City International School's (BCIS) curriculum development, enhancement of teaching quality, and student growth.