Ms. JOYING Honored as "Most Powerful Women in China" by Forbes China

July 17, 2025 / PRNewswire / -- On July 1st, Forbes China officially released its new list of "Most Powerful Women in China", featuring Ms. JOYING, founder and chairperson of Wellington College (China), for her outstanding achievements in the international education sector. As the only educational leader selected for this year's list, Ms. JOYING embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, educational passion, and business acumen that define the best leaders.

Ms. JOYING

Forbes China's list of "Most Powerful Women" was first launched in 2010 to showcase the wisdom, courage, perseverance, and confidence of Chinese businesswomen leaders. The list consists of two parts: "China's Most Powerful Businesswomen" and "China's Most Powerful Businesswomen - Future Leaders". The former selects outstanding women from various industries, including corporate leaders; the latter recognizes new rising stars in the fields of entrepreneurship, career management, and thought leadership.

16 years of pioneering education

In 2009, Ms. JOYING founded Wellington College (China) in collaboration with the then-over-150-year-old British Wellington Public School. With the motto "Education for Excellence and Personal Growth", Wellington College (China) has grown into a renowned international education group, featuring Wellington International School and bilingual schools catering to local families in Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Nantong, serving over 5,400 students.

Cross-cultural perspectives achieve educational innovation

Growing up in Shanghai and studying computer science at Oxford University, Ms. JOYING's unique experience has endowed her with a diverse perspective that combines Eastern and Western cultural insights. Before venturing into the education sector, she accumulated rich experience in the tech industry across China, the UK, and Germany, which deepened her understanding of the global talent cultivation requirements.

As a mother from a multicultural family, Ms. JOYING elevated her personal educational ideals to an educational mission, dedicating herself to creating a top-notch bilingual and bicultural education platform that satisfies Chinese families' diverse needs for internationalized education while building a global education cooperation network to promote the exchange of educational ideas and practices between China and abroad.

Attracting talent and constructing an educational highland

Under Ms. JOYING's leadership, Wellington College (China) has assembled a team of over 1,400 excellent educators from 32 countries and regions, forming a truly internationalized teaching staff. The group has won the "Best Employer in Asia" award from HR Asia for five consecutive years, demonstrating its high regard for talent cultivation and proactive practice.

Overseas expansion and education layout

In 2024, Ms. JOYING led the group to achieve a major breakthrough, extending China's internationalized education influence globally. To mark the 10th anniversary of Wellington International School in Shanghai, the group officially launched its overseas strategy, with the first overseas school - San Francisco Bay Area Wellington Bilingual School scheduled to open in autumn 2026, pioneering the Wellington bilingual education model in the North American market and benefiting more international students.

San Francisco Bay Area Wellington Bilingual School

Synchronously, the group won the "Business Cooperation Award" from the British Chamber of Commerce and a series of industry heavyweight awards. In the recently released "2025 Forbes China - Internationalized Education Annual Rankings", Wellington College (China) featured six schools across Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Nantong, including the international school in Shanghai and bilingual schools catering to local families.

This recognition not only confirms Ms. JOYING's outstanding leadership in the international education sector but also demonstrates her commitment to promoting cultural exchange through innovative education models that benefit society. Under her visionary guidance, Wellington College (China) will continue to cultivate more talented individuals who are open-minded, communicative, and well-versed in global affairs, contributing to the harmonious development of East-West cultures.