Meet Our Leadership Team
Sedbergh Vietnam Leadership Team 2026-2027
As Sedbergh Vietnam enters the 2026-2027 academic year, its School Leadership Team brings together experienced educators and leaders with a strong understanding of both international education and the Vietnamese context.
Close collaboration across the School will ensure a consistent approach to strategic planning, academic leadership, staff development and school operations.
Dr. Nguyễn Quang Minh
Deputy Managing Director & Chief Academic Officer
CIS & Sedbergh Vietnam International School System
Academic background
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management - Massey University, New Zealand
Certificate in School Management & Leadership - Harvard University, United States
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Management - University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Financial Management - University of Stirling, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Business, Finance & Accounting - University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Professional Experience
Member of Cambridge Assessment's International Education Advisory Board.
Accreditation evaluator for the Council of International Schools (CoIS).
Leads academic strategy and international education development across CIS & Sedbergh Vietnam International School System.
Dr. Chandra McGowan
Head of School
CIS & Sedbergh Vietnam International School System
Academic background
Doctor of Philosophy in International Education - George Mason University, Virginia, United States
Certificate in School Management & Leadership - Harvard University, United States
Master of Arts in Education - George Mason University, Virginia, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Education, majoring in Mathematics and History - Wilmington College, Ohio, United States
Professional Experience
20 years of experience in international education management and leadership.
Has held school leadership positions in Vietnam, Germany and Finland.
Accreditation evaluator for the Council of International Schools (CoIS).
Mr. James Howard
Deputy Head of School, Primary Programmes
CIS & Sedbergh Vietnam International School System
Academic background
Holds two master's degrees.
Completed distinguished leadership programmes at Harvard University.
Completed advanced educational leadership and management programmes at the Principals' Training Centre (PTC).
Professional Experience
More than 20 years of dedicated experience in education.
Leads Primary Programmes as Deputy Head of School.
Brings expertise in educational leadership and school management.
Mr. Bùi Minh Tuyển
Secondary Principal
Sedbergh Vietnam
Academic background
Master of Science in Mathematics, specialization in Mathematical Analysis - Vinh University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Vinh University
Former member of the "Optimisation Theory and Applications" research group at the Vietnam Institute of Mathematics
Professional Experience
17 years of experience teaching Mathematics at secondary and university levels.
Has served Sedbergh Vietnam for many years in academic and leadership roles.
Leads the Secondary division as Secondary Principal.
Ms. Lương Thu Giang
Secondary Vice Principal
Sedbergh Vietnam
Academic background
Master of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Improvement - University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Cambridge Assessment English
Full-ride scholarship from the UK Government (Chevening) and the Cambridge Trust, top 2% of applicants globally
Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature - University of Buckingham, United Kingdom
Professional Experience
Cambridge International A Level examiner.
Brings an exceptional linguistic and academic background to her role.
Encourages Secondary students to confidently realise their potential and prepare to thrive in the wider world.
Ms. Nguyễn Trần Bích Thảo
Primary Vice Principal
Sedbergh Vietnam
Academic background
Master's degree in Education.
Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University.
Co-author of the Grade 7 Mathematics textbook in the "Cùng Khám phá" series.
Professional Experience
14 years of experience in Mathematics teaching and professional development.
Has led teacher training and coordinated English-medium Mathematics and Science programmes at Primary level.
Has contributed to academic development at Secondary level.
Mr. Phạm Thành Nam
Senior Academic Adviser
Sedbergh Vietnam
Academic background
Master of Educational Management - Hanoi National University of Education
Certificate in Educational Management - Ho Chi Minh City Regional Academy of Politics and Public Administration II
Bachelor of Mathematics - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
Professional Experience
Former Chief Inspector at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training.
Former Head of Educational Assessment and Quality Accreditation at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training.
Former Principal of Bùi Thị Xuân High School and Nam Sài Gòn School.
Brings extensive expertise in school governance, assessment and quality assurance.
Advises Sedbergh Vietnam on teaching quality and sustainable school development.