Our Governing Body

Nick is Chair of the Governing Body of Rugby School Group. A former Rugby School pupil, he is also an EY ambassador and a mentor to business start-ups. Before taking on these roles, he spent nearly 20 years as a financial services tax partner, first at KPMG and then at EY. Earlier in his career, he spent nine years at Merrill Lynch after qualifying as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand, now PwC.

Appointed by: The Governing Body (2026)

Neil is Chief Executive of Rugby School Global, leading the development of Rugby School Group’s international schools and partnerships. He has played a central role in the growth of the Group’s international network and has led Rugby School Global since the end of 2023.

Neil joined Rugby School more than 25 years ago as Head of Biology, having studied Natural Sciences at the University of Oxford and completed a PhD at the University of Cambridge. During his career at Rugby, he has held senior roles including Housemaster, Assistant Head and Deputy Head. He now supports the strategic development of the Group’s international schools, helping ensure that Rugby’s educational ethos is reflected across the network.

Appointed by: The Governing Body (2026)

James is Senior Director of International Operations at Rugby School Global. He has worked in leading British schools for nearly 30 years, including as headteacher of boarding and day schools, both co-educational and single-sex. He also served in senior school leadership roles and was an inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate for more than ten years.

In his current role, James focuses on new school projects and educational quality assurance for Rugby School Global. As a Governor, he chairs the Education Committee at each school.

Appointed by: The Governing Body (2026)

Dr Oanh Le began her career at Hanoi–Amsterdam High School for the Gifted in 1986, teaching foreign languages before serving as Vice Principal and then Principal. She retired in 2020, having devoted her career to the education of young people in Vietnam.

Throughout her work, Dr Oanh has valued timeless connections without borders across generations: with colleagues, parents, students, educational institutions, organisations and community.

Appointed by: The Governing Body (2026)

Tuyen Nguyen is the Founder and Chairman of Khai Sang Corporation (KSC), which invests in schools for Vietnamese and international communities in Vietnam. He is responsible for the vision and strategic development of the schools. KSC was founded in 2005 on a single conviction: that education changes lives and that all children deserve an equal opportunity to receive a quality education that allows them to reach their full potential. Two decades later, that conviction has led to a network of schools across Vietnam, including Renaissance International School Saigon, International German School Ho Chi Minh City, EMASI Nam Long School, EMASI Van Phuc School, EMASI Plus – Waterpoint Campus and, most recently, Rugby School Hanoi.

Tuyen has diverse knowledge and experiences across several industries. Earlier in his career, he founded and chaired Saigon Gas Holding Corporation, from which he exited following an M&A deal with Total Oil Asia in 2008. He lived in Texas, USA, from 2008 to 2018, where he was Co-founder and Director of Rivermark Development LLC, working in property development in Houston. He is also Chairman of Viet Huong Flavour and Fragrance JSC, a company in Vietnam’s flavour industry.

Appointed by: The Governing Body (2026)

Quynh is the Founder and CEO of Viet Huong Flavour & Fragrance JSC, a Vietnamese company she established in 1995. In 2007, she co-founded Renaissance International School Saigon with her husband, Tuyen. Her commitment to education is rooted in the belief that a strong curriculum and a lively learning environment help prepare children to become confident global citizens.

Quynh is also the Founder of the Nguyen Art Foundation, which supports the preservation and promotion of art and connects artists working in Vietnam with opportunities for international exchange.

Appointed by: The Governing Body (2026)

Huong studied Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, after growing up in Budapest, returning to Hanoi and completing her A-Levels in the UK. She received full scholarships from both the HSBC Education Trust and LSE for her undergraduate studies.

After beginning her career in investment banking with J.P. Morgan and UBS in London, Huong moved into international education in Vietnam. Over 13 years in the sector, she has helped drive Khai Sang Corporation’s growth, including the establishment of two EMASI schools in 2019 and the launch of EMASI Plus in 2024. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Khai Sang Corporation.

Appointed by: The Governing Body (2026)