Executive Team
About Us Executive Team
  • Ning Tian
    Founding Headmaster
    Ning Tian, Associate Professor, has extensive educational management theory and practical experience.

    Before serving as Chinese Founding Headmaster of Wycombe Abbey School Nanjing, Mr Tian was involved in teaching and educational management in XiaoZhuang University for 39 years. During that period, he also served as Headmaster of Nanjing Experimental International School, overseeing the successful running of all phases of the school from Kindergarten through to Lower School and Upper School. During his tenure as Headmaster the school underwent tremendous growth and development.

    During his time as Headmaster, Mr Tian was unanimously recognized by all parties of Nanjing society and elected as the Vice President and Executive Vice President of Nanjing Private Education Association, a position he has now held for 20 years.
  • Christopher Chadwick
    Executive Headmaster
    Christopher Chadwick has worked in Hong Kong since 2000 and joins WASNJ from his role as the Principal of the Korean International School in Hong Kong. Born in the UK, he received his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of London and his Master of Education degree from the University of Bath. Christopher’s previous roles included Headteacher at the French School in Hong Kong as well as teaching and leadership roles in international schools in Malaysia, Singapore, and Germany. He will bring a wealth of experience to the educational leadership at Wycombe Abbey International Schools.
  • Ryno Engelke
    Executive Head of Upper School
    Mr. Engelke holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Keele University, UK, with 5 years of experience in teaching and management in primary and secondary schools. He formerly taught at Hangzhou Foreign Language School and served as the Housemaster. He also has extensive experience in teaching extracurricular activities such as Rugby.
  • Qiang Yuan
    Chinese Head of Upper School
    Before joining WASNJ, Mr. Qiang Yuan worked as the Executive Head for Upper School at Nanjing Experimental International School. He has undertaken various roles of leadership in his 30 years professional background. Mr. Yuan has been known for encouraging his students to always pursuit down-to-earth progress as part of their learning process.

    Mr. Yuan believes that education is the conversation between two souls. He expects to contribute at WASNJ and is ready to witness the growth of every student here.
  • Peter Malan
    Deputy Head of Enrichment
    Peter Malan holds a Bachelor of Psychology from University of South Africa, and a Master of Educational Management from University of Dundee, UK, with 18 years of experience in education. He has worked as the head of design, STEAM and computer departments in many well-known international schools in China, and has rich teaching experience in mathematics, psychology, environmental science and other disciplines. Peter has also been Head of outdoor Education and has extensive experience with the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
  • Rupert Smale
    Head of Lower School
    Mr. Smale holds a Bachelor's degree in Education Studies from the United Kingdom, with 18 years of international teaching and management experience in China, Kuwait, Malaysia, and other countries. He is an expert in primary school Theme Based Learning, science, and English instruction. Also, he has rich management experience in pastoral care within the House System. Prior to joining WASNJ, Mr. Smale served as the Head of Department and Housemaster at a renowned international school in Beijing.