After attending Hymers’ College in Yorkshire, Dr Robin Lister studied Theology at Hull University and then completed a post-graduate teaching qualification. He was later 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 Ph.D. and undertook part-time lecturing. He also spent several years working as a consultant for the Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis in Cambridge Massachusetts years.

Dr Lister joined Malvern College in 1989 as Head of Religious Studies and went on to serve as Housemaster of Roslin House, 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 (Asia Pacific).

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.