Meet the Team

Anna Lister

Co-Founder, SENCo

After graduating with First Class Honours in Fine Art, Anna went on to complete a PGCE in Secondary Education before undertaking a master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Anna spent over a decade working in independent education, holding a number of teaching and leadership positions at prestigious schools including Downe House, Rugby School International and Ampleforth College. Her roles have included Head of Art and Housemistress.

Throughout her career, Anna has developed a particular interest in supporting children and young people with special educational needs, neurodiversity and mental health challenges. Her academic background, combined with her experience as a Trauma Informed Practitioner, underpins her commitment to providing inclusive, nurturing and creative educational opportunities that recognise the individual needs of every learner.

Outside of her professional life, she is a keen artist, crafter and mum of two.

Robin Lister

After completing a degree in Theology and a PGCE, Robin was awarded a scholarship to Harvard University where he completed his master’s degree before becoming Gifford Fellow at St Andrews University, where he earned his PhD. and undertook part-time lecturing. He also spent several years working as a consultant for the Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis in Cambridge Massachusetts.

Dr Lister joined Malvern College in 1989 as Head of Religious Studies and went on to serve as Housemaster, Deputy Head and Senior Deputy Head. In 2018, he became the Founding Headmaster of Malvern College Hong Kong, a role he held until 2023 when he assumed his current position as Regional Executive Director of Malvern College International . He also spent some time working as the acting Headmaster of Malvern College Tokyo.

Robin is passionate about the Highlands of Scotland and in his spare time, enjoys walking and cycling there. He is also a great admirer of J. S. Bach, has a passion for modern art and architecture and maintains a long-standing interest in international relations. He is a Dad of 3, and Grandad of 5.

Non-Exec Director

Ben Roberts

Co-Founder

  • BA Hons History (Kings College London)

  • 20+ Years in senior roles within the British Army.

  • School Governor, Director Guthrie Roberts Ltd, and Wellsprings House.co.uk

  • Pacific Crossing, Archery medalist and Dad of 2.

Business Manager

Evan Whakahau

  • 25+ years working in Further Education 

  • Professional Videographer/ Photographer

  • Staff Governor

  • County Archer, U12’s Football coach and Dad of 2

Maxine Le Cappelain

Operations Manager, Exams Officer & Finance

  • BA Hons Film Studies

  • PGCE & QTS Primary

  • School Governor

  • Scout Leader, marathon runner and Mum of 2