Meet The Team

Scott has a thorough understanding of the UK independent sector coupled with a wide range of international experience from more than 20 years working in education. His school leadership experience includes three successful Headships; in the UK, UAE and more recently as a founding Head in Switzerland. He was also Strategic Director at a leading UK Independent School, including responsibility for developing international business. Scott is responsible for developing WCI’s schools’ business and critically to support our current partners as they develop successful Wellington College schools, as well as to ensure the reputation and quality of our establishments overseas.

With a background in licensing and franchising, Clare comes from outside the education sector, and joined WCI from Starbucks Coffee Corporation in 2018. There for over 7 years, she led development of the UK franchise business and previously developed licensed relationships and concept co-operation solutions with major businesses in the travel, hospitality and leisure sectors throughout Europe. Clare is responsible for developing WCI’s schools business, as well as developing and expanding our support capabilities and network strength.

Monica has a professional background in politics, having worked in Parliament for the past 10 years supporting MP’s and most recently a member of the House of Lords – notably known as the President of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer – Lord Karan Bilimoria. Monica worked as his Chief of Staff and Parliamentary Researcher and previously studied International Politics at City University, London. Monica is responsible for the overall office management of WCI, leads communications and PR to promote WCI dynamically and effectively on the global stage and supports in market research and business development.

Iain has taught at Wellington since 1993, and now leads on all aspects of Partnership work, locally, nationally and internationally.  He works very closely with WCI to develop programmes ranging from student and staff collaboration and exchanges to CPD and events, to grow the distinctive Wellington DNA and ethos in a context-sensitive way in all of our schools.  This will bring greater connection and consistency in the recognisably Wellington culture and international outlook of our schools. Iain is co-director of the Festival of Education, delivering this fantastic annual event not just in the UK (now in its 12th year and the very best of its kind in the UK) – but also in Tianjin, Shanghai and Hangzhou. Iain is also a leading expert in Coaching in Education, and the courses that he delivers to all of our schools allow us to build up significant and distinctive strength in this key area.

David graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Chemistry. He then studied for a postgraduate degree in Education. He has over 20 years experience of teaching in state and independent schools in the UK. He was appointed to Wellington College in 2004 as Head of Chemistry and subsequently as Head of Science. For the past 9 years he has been International Academic Director and his role has been focused on International activities, particularly China. He is an IB examiner and school inspector of international schools.

Alongside his role as Estates Bursar for Wellington College, Ed supports WCI and our Partners with all aspects of the design and construction of our schools, and ongoing facilities and services matters. Ed is an architect by background, having been a Partner in John Rowan & Partners, London. He has an MSc in Construction Economics & Management from University College London, as well as a first degree in architecture from the University of Hong Kong. On leaving commercial practice, he became first Estates Bursar at Cheltenham Ladies’ College before moving to Wellington in 2019.

Following an early career with PwC and Ernst & Young, Stephen had roles as FD and Managing Partner in a global consultancy. Stephen joined Wellington College in 2010 and has worked across the UK independent schools and sponsored state academies as well as being involved with Wellington’s international schools since the opening of Tianjin in 2011. Stephen is based at Wellington College UK, acting as Bursar for the College and also as Clerk to the Governing Body.