David Griffiths
3 July 2017
Council Member - Head of UWC Thailand
David Griffiths is the Head of School at UWC Thailand, joining in July 2025 after serving as Principal at Nexus International School, Malaysia for 18 years. With over two decades of experience in international education, David has led schools through strategic transformation, championed holistic and inclusive learning, and strengthened connections between school communities and the wider world. His leadership is rooted in the belief that our young people must be prepared to shape a more peaceful and sustainable future. At UWC Thailand, he is committed to deepening the school’s impact as a beacon of academic excellence, mindfulness and well-being, environmental stewardship, and intercultural understanding.
"Serving on the UWC International Council is both an honour and I am determined to make my membership count. It’s a chance for me to contribute to a global movement that shares my deep belief in the power of education to change lives. I am proud to be part of ensuring that every UWC school—whether in Phuket or anywhere else in the world—remains uncompromising in its mission: to inspire and equip young people to be compassionate, courageous changemakers who will shape a better, kinder future."