Governors​

Mr. Leung Wing Cheong Eric, is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia International School Limited (“AISL”) responsible for its general business operations. AISL owns and operates a series of Harrow International and Harrow-branded schools and kindergartens in Asia. He is currently a governor of Harrow International School Bangkok, Harrow International School Beijing, Harrow International School Hong Kong, Harrow International School Shanghai, Harrow International School Shenzhen Qinghai, Harrow International School Appi Japan and Shenzhen Qianhai Harrow Hong Kong Children School. Before joining AISL, Mr. Leung had held senior management positions with companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as well as with a number of international investment banks. He is a lawyer by training, and is qualified to practise law in Hong Kong, England & Wales and Australia. Mr. Leung holds bachelor degrees from the University of Hong Kong and University of London, and a master degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. 

Ms Wong holds a Master of Management from the University of Manchester, UK. She holds a number of public posts, including deputy director of the Proposal Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council – Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area Committee, and life president of the Federation of HK Guangxi Community  Organisations Ltd. 

Dr Ahmed Hussain is the Chief Education Officer with AISL. This position involves leading on educational strategy and operations across the Harrow group of schools in Asia. He is also an Associate Professor in the school of education Durham University, a member of the editorial board with Research Journal: International Education Theory and Practice, a member of the expert panel for Pudong Education Bureau, Shanghai and a Fellow of the Charter College for Teaching, UK.

Professional and research experience

Following an initial career as a post-doctoral research scientist and lecturer at University of Nottingham, Ahmed trained as teacher of science with the school of education, Durham University. Following a number of teaching and leadership positions, Ahmed was appointed as a Lecturer of Education at Durham University. Here he led on training and developing teachers, teaching on Masters and EdD courses as well as undertaking research in the fields of curriculum analysis, assessment and teacher professional development. Ahmed took up a number of senior leadership positions in schools in the UK and Dubai along with working in the education reform project in Abu Dhabi. Here he led projects on senior leader and teacher professional development along with supporting the development and rollout of national standards for school leaders and teachers in the UAE. Ahmed then took up the role of Director of Schools with Wellington College China, playing a key role in establishing Wellington College China as a leading education group regionally and internationally. 

Megan Dixon joined the Harrow International Schools Limited Oversight Team for the AISL Harrow Schools in August 2022. She brings to the team a deep knowledge of UK Early Years and primary curricula and a wealth of school leadership, school improvement and policy experience, including working for the Education Endowment Foundation, as a MAT Executive Leader, as a Local Authority English consultant, as a Head Teacher, teacher trainer and a teacher. Distinctive is her work across the education and research fields in working with teachers and researchers on professional learning and leadership development in schools, networks of schools and local authorities at local, regional, and national levels.

She has balanced a career in schools with an academic career. Her specialist interests lie in the teaching and learning of literacy (in particular, reading comprehension), early years, special educational needs, language development and education leadership. Megan writes a monthly column for the Times Educational Supplement, regularly presents at conferences in the UK and around the world and is regularly involved in collaborative projects with researchers and academics. 

Lesley Tyler has 35 years’ experience in education that comprises teaching, senior management in high achieving UK schools and  school inspection.  

An Oxford University graduate in English Language and Literature, Lesley has taught English and Drama to A Level and University entrance level in state and independent schools in the UK, specialising from 1999 in the education of able girls at Tonbridge Grammar and Benenden. She has taught both IB and A Level. She was Assistant Head and an Advanced Skills Teacher at Tonbridge Grammar, with responsibility for curriculum, staff development and gifted and talented education. In 2009 she became Deputy Head Academic at Benenden, a girls’ boarding school. She has also been a consultant for the UK government on education of able students, an Advanced Skills Teacher, a Lead Practitioner with the Specialists Schools and Academies Trust, and on the professional development committees of the Headmasters Conference (HMC) and Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). She regularly delivers training at national conferences, and has been a tutor for several organisations that train teachers. Recently she has been on the three strong team of Benenden International Ltd, and has advised on the curriculum for Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou.  

Since 2016, she has worked for the Independent Schools Inspectorate where she is now a Reporting Inspector.  She is a member of the HEOV team for Harrow International Schools Limited.   

Before joining AISL, Linda was the Founding Head of a private school, a leader of a professional exchange delegation from the Mainland, a national education expert, a renowned Chinese teacher and the host of the “Distinguished Teacher Workshop”.

With over 30 years of experience in education, teaching and school management, Linda is dedicated to the research and practice of holistic education, with a firm belief that every child will have their moments to shine. Linda closely aligns her work with both educational philosophy and practice, integrating the latest international educational concepts with the unique characteristics of Chinese education. Linda aims to guide students towards leadership roles that encompass a global perspective and adaptability, while possessing a deep appreciation for traditional Chinese culture and understanding of the country state.  

Ms Ho completed a bachelor’s degree in social science from the University of Hong Kong in November 1986, and a master’s degree in data processing from the University of Ulster (UK) in July 1992. With more than 30 years of experience in accounting, finance and banking in China, she is an expert in managing finance and accounting business, financing, investor relations and corporate strategy implementation. Ms Ho is a certified public accountant of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Ms Ho joined Harrow International Management Services Limited. in September 2006 as Chief Financial Officer. Currently Ms Ho is responsible for the operation and business development of Asia International School Limited (AISL) Harrow Schools in Asia. 

Mr. Yang Xiangdong was born in Beijing. He is a practising lawyer and a member of the All-China Lawyers’ Association.

In 1990, Mr. Yang graduated from China University of Political Science and Law with a bachelor’s degree in law, and passed the National Lawyer Qualification Examination.
In 1991, Mr. Yang started his career at the Business Research Department of the All-China Lawyers Association. Between 1992 and 2000, he worked as a full-time lawyer in the State-owned Law Firm affiliated to the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese. From 2000 to present, he runs his own partnership law firm and serves as the managing partner.

Mr. Yang focuses on investment, with industry expertise in energy, science and technology, media, education, sports, and modern services. He was appointed as Chinese legal counsel for many corporations and fund companies to participate in domestic and foreign equity investments, listings, and M&A projects. He owns a qualification in fund management in China, and has rich experience in legal due diligence, investment structure arrangement, risk control, compliance review, and post-investment management.