Senior Students Leadership Forum: Ethical Leadership in the Tech Age

Iain Kilpatrick is an experienced educator with thirty-plus years in teaching, over twenty of which have been in headship.  A graduate of the Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh, Iain has been head of two schools in the UK before joining YK Pao School in Shanghai in 2024 as Executive Headmaster.

From his first teaching role in a full boarding school, Iain has been committed to whole-person education and the benefits of a creative pedagogical approach.  In roles with the UK Government, national education organisations and chairing a multi-academy trust, Iain has first-hand experience of a range of education systems throughout the world and is excited by the opportunity of now working in China.

Tom Lewis, Head of Business Development for WildChina Education and Beyond Classrooms, is based in Shanghai and has a passion for experiential education and responsible tourism. Tom leads a dynamic team delivering immersive cultural and educational travel programs across the world. With extensive experience in fostering cross-cultural understanding, he is committed to expanding Beyond Classrooms as a globally recognized experiential education brand.

Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Paul studied at the University of Strathclyde and received a bachelor’s degree with Honours in Physics, Mathematics and Education. Paul is currently pursuing the NPQH qualification for Headteachers alongside studying for his MBA.

Paul began his educational career in Scotland as a Physics and Mathematics teacher before making the transition to international education which has included spells in Romania, the UAE, London and now Shanghai. He has been teaching for fourteen years, with the last nine of those in a range of educational leadership positions. His professional and educational experiences have afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of people to raise the profile of British Education overseas, increase student attainment and promote student and staff wellbeing.

His educational philosophy is based on his uncompromising belief that all students can learn, given a positive learning environment, strong and knowledgeable leadership, a committed and focused educational team, and an encouraging and supportive community.

Tracy Guo is a young professional with Master of Arts degree from the University of Manchester, she possesses outstanding brand marketing experience at Vita Student – where ambition lives, is a high-end student accommodation brand in 20 cities across the UK and Spain, with all buildings located in the heart of the city and modern design, luxurious facilities, hotel service and premium community culture.

Not only the perfect university living experience, Vita Student supports ambitious young talent with internship programs and established Vita Student Alumni program, offering career development, social activities and exclusive brand benefits worldwide.

Haena Kim leads WildChina’s Education business and is the founder and CEO of Beyond Classrooms. A visionary in educational program design, she is deeply committed to impactful, sustainable service learning—her motto being “learning outside the classroom.” Her passion began at 16, designing experiential programs for private kindergartens in Korea. Today, she serves hundreds of schools and tens of thousands of students annually through transformative programs in China and beyond.

A global citizen, Haena has lived in five countries, speaks five languages, and embraces adventures like climbing, caving, and swimming with whale sharks. Growing up alongside indigenous tribes in the Philippines, she brings a profound appreciation for culture, community, and the power of education to inspire future leaders.

Haena is a frequent speaker, engaged with think tanks like the Asian Institute and Jane Goodall Institute, on the Education Committee for the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, and a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Shanghai chapter.  She holds a degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and resides in Shanghai.

Dr Katy Granville-Chapman is a former Research Fellow and current Associate Fellow of the Oxford Character Project (at the Department for Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford) where she co-directed the creation and delivery of the global, free of charge course ‘Leading with Character’. Katy co-chairs the ‘Leadership for Flourishing’ group, part of The Flourishing Network hosted by the Human Flourishing Program, at Harvard University; and is co-editor of the book ‘Leadership for Flourishing’ (Oxford University Press). Katy is the co-author of ‘Leader: Know, Love, and Inspire Your People’, a Business Book Awards runner-up, and ‘The Flourishing Teenage Brain: a scientific operating manual for parents.’ Katy completed an MSc and DPhil at Oxford, and lectured at Oxford’s Department of Education. She is a deputy head at Wellington College, UK.

Katy is co-founder of Global Social Leaders, a movement of young changemakers creating social action projects in their communities, across 105 countries. She is on the board of two charities.

Katy represented Great Britain in age-group triathlons – placing 16th in her age at the World Championships. She’s a former GB synchronised swimmer and national swimming finalist.

Mandy Xu helped launch Haleon in China after its global split from GSK—not just with one campaign, but through a series of creative strategies that engaged employees, partners, and the public. She built strong internal culture and external visibility by combining storytelling, volunteering, and digital engagement.

She led Haleon’s presence on platforms like WeChat and Xiaohongshu, making the brand relatable to younger audiences through short videos, influencer content, and interactive posts.

With senior roles at Danone, Solvay, and Eaton, Mandy brings global experience and a human-centered leadership style.

Her motto?
“Think boldly, stay purpose-driven, and act with humanity.”

💡 Join Mandy’s session to learn how to build brands, lead teams, and stay human in the AI era.

Yifan Wang is a Tech Partner at Haleon, driving digital transformation in consumer healthcare. A cross-cultural leader, she has studied and worked in Australia, China, the US, and Indonesia. Her approach to leadership in the AI era is defined by bridging technological innovation with human-centric design, ensuring technology serves people. This philosophy is recognized in her selection as a McKinsey Next Generation Women Leader. Yifan holds an MBA and is a lifelong learner, fluent in multiple languages, symbolizing her belief in building bridges—between technology and business, between data and people, and across global cultures.

Colin oversees all aspects of IT operations across YK Pao School’s three campuses, including infrastructure, data management, and systems implementation. Since joining the school in 2007 as its sole IT professional, he has progressed through roles encompassing Technical Support, Systems & Database Administration, and Software Development.

His current focus centers on integrating AI into the educational ecosystem, where he customizes open-source systems to empower teachers, staff, and students—building a future-ready learning environment. Prior to his technology career, Colin taught Physics to Year 11 students at a local school in Shanghai.

Colin holds a degree in Business Management and Information Systems from Shanghai Business School. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), ITIL® Practitioner, and Programmer.

Dr. Yang Li is an associate professor at the School of Computer Science and Technology in East China Normal University. He is leading the research group, Visual Perception + X group, focusing on the intersection of computer vision, computer graphics, and robotics areas. Dr. Li completed his PhD in the College of Computer Science at Zhejiang University with Prof. Jianke Zhu. In 2018, he visited the University of California, San Diego and worked with Prof. Michael Yip in the ECE department. Meanwhile, he worked as a part-time researcher at Alibaba-Zhejiang University Joint Institute of Frontier Technologies during his PhD. Prior to that, he spent some years in the video game industry at Virtuos.

Konnor is a theatre director, choreographer, and music educator who believes that leadership starts with teamwork. With 15 years of experience directing and teaching musical theatre he has helped students of all ages discover the confidence, creativity, and communication skills that thrive both onstage and in life. Inviting students to unlock their creativity with theatre and artificial intelligence, his workshops are interactive, fast-paced, and designed to show how collaboration fuels new ways of thinking and leading.

Master in Global Public Policy and LL.M in International Business Law.

Has been active in the debate scene since 2011, first as a competitor and later as a speech & debate program developer in Europe and Asia.

Nikola’s former and current students include: NHSDLC and WSDA top speakers, top junior speakers in the Asia-Pacific region, and representatives of several national World Schools Debate teams (China, Poland, Macedonia).

“Nikola Serafimov comes to LOZO from Macedonia, where he won numerous  international moot court competitions. Nikola also received an honourable mention for the Frederic Eismann Award at the largest competition in private international law in the world, the Vienna Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. He has also reached two finals at international debating competitions at the Moscow Open and Chengdu Open, among other debating successes.

At LOZO, Nikola serves as a Coach on the Academy Team, guiding them in acquiring key public speaking and debating skills. Prior to coming to LOZO, Nikola worked as a Program Assistant at the American Institute on Political and Economic Systems and completed his graduate studies in both Law and Global Public Policy. Coach Nikola also has deep experience studying topics that students frequently debate, including personal data protection, informational asymmetry in contractual obligation, and the intersection of education and public policy. His academic background and research focus allows him to work with students of all ages to deepen their topical understanding of important issues.

Students Coach Nikola has worked with have won numerous national and regional events, including the Shanghai Public Speaking and Debating Championships (SPSDC) Public Forum Division. Additionally, many of his students have reached the finals and semi-finals at tournaments, including the SPSDC British Parliamentary Division.”