Presenting the board of governors

Dr Pravich Rattanapian is a distinguished Thai public servant and politician whose extensive career spans leadership roles in academia, government, and national development. He holds a Master of Public Administration and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education from The Pennsylvania State University, where he also served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

His academic foundation has supported a long-standing commitment to education and public policy. He served as the 25ᵗʰ Minister of Science and Technology of Thailand, Deputy Minister of Commerce, and Thailand Trade Representative. He was elected three times as a Member of Parliament, representing both Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima Province. He also served as Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and was later appointed to the National Election Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman.

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Dr Siritaj has been a pioneer in several industries in Thailand and overseas for decades with experience across many industries, including telecoms, media, energy, finance and banking, and hospitality. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of the first fiber optic cable network system provider in Thailand. He also founded the Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott hotels in Beijing and 360MW power plants in Thailand.

Dr Siritaj’s contribution to society has been widely recognised. He established Rakthai vocational schools, a network of 14 schools that provides skills training to those who live in the rural areas of north-east Thailand. He was later offered the prestigious position of Vice Chairman of King Mongkuit’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). In addition, he was appointed by Somdet Phra Yannavajirodom (Luangphor Viriyang Sirintharo) to serve as the Secretary of the Willpower Institute, a global meditation practice centre which has a presence in Thailand, America, Canada and elsewhere. He was also appointed the Chairman of the Organising Committee for the World's Visakha Bucha Lent, one of the largest Buddhist events in Thailand. Due to his outstanding contributions, Dr Siritaj was conferred honorary doctorate degrees from 3 universities from 2005 to 2016.

Mr Hale attended King’s Wimbledon as a student and then Cambridge University to study History and then Law. He joined Travers Smith LLP and was made a partner in 1987. Chris was Senior Partner between 2013 and 2019, Head of Corporate from 2003 to 2013 and Chris is now the firm’s Chair Emeritus and a senior consultant in the Private Equity & Financial Sponsors Group. He also undertakes a range of other activities including lecturing to graduate classes at four universities, acting as trustee of three charities and having advisory roles at a number of businesses. Chris was appointed as a governor of the Corporation in December 2017 and joined the KCSWI board in November 2018. He was elected chair of KCSWI in June 2022.

Passionate about making a difference to people and helping them be the best versions of themselves, Rob Atkinson has spent nearly twenty years working in the education sector. Rob has been Deputy Head (Operations) at King’s College School, Wimbledon since September 2023. He oversees major events, educational visits, daily operations including communications with staff and parents, pupil voice and behaviour routines, as well as the co-curriculum and the sport, music, art and drama departments. He also currently line manages the heads of the lower school, middle school and sixth form and through them oversees pupil routines including attendance, discipline, rewards and sanctions. A Master of Science from Cambridge University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Imperial College London, Dr Atkinson has worked in both whole-school academic and pastoral roles. He was Assistant Head (Head of Sixth form), Head of the Alleyn’s Digital Academy and Leadership Development at Alleyn’s School, and Head of House and Deputy Head (Academic), Lower School at Highgate School. Rob is a certified facilitator for Graydin and delivers Graydin courses in values-based coaching at King's as part of the Sapienter Develop staff CPD programme.

Professor Sakorn is the Founding Team and an Advisor to the Executive Committee at King’s College International School Bangkok. In addition, he is a Professor of Business Administration at Chulalongkorn Business School and is a board member of the Intellectual Property of Chulalongkorn University. He also founded and serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Chulalongkorn Alumni Mentorship Program (ChAMP). Throughout his career, Professor Sakorn has served as a top executive, chairman and board member in several industries, namely telecommunications, hospitality, power and financial services. He also has extensive experience in public organizations and social enterprises. He sat on the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand and was the President of Chanapatana International Design Institute, and Phufa Shop - the Occupational Development Project under the initiation of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. He earned his BBA from Chulalongkorn University, before completing an MBA at George Washington University and a DBA at University of South Australia.

As the Country CEO of Frasers Property Thailand, Khun Thanapol (Woody) plays an integral role in leading and developing its growth path, driving its investment strategies, and overseeing the Group's residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, industrial and logistics businesses in Thailand. Before joining Frasers Property, he was the President of Golden Land Property Development (Goldenland), which became one of the top five real estate corporations in Thailand under his leadership. Khun Woody is also active in many social activities and charities, including undertaking the role of Chairman of the IMET Mentorship Academy for Excellent Leaders, a project under the Institute for Management Education for Thailand Foundation. In addition, he serves as the Senior Executive Vice President of the Chanapatana International Design Institute.

Khun Thanapol graduated with a Bachelor's of Engineering degree from Chulalongkorn University and earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University.

Khun Vichai leads the holding company of Saha Group, one of the largest consumer product conglomerates in Thailand. He serves as a Chairman, Executive Chairman, President and Executive Director of more than 70 companies under Saha Group, whose market capitalisation stands at approximately 200 billion baht. Khun Vichai has direct experience in finance and investment, real estate development, energy, joint ventures with global business partners and many other important industries. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University and a Master of Science in Marketing from Thammasat University in Thailand, with further Master’s degrees in Advanced Business Practices from Australia and Norway.

Khun Porama has an extensive background in corporate governance, and investment. She serves as a committee across a broad range of organisations including a total digital solution provider G-Able Group. Her vision is characterised by a strong commitment to strategic leadership, robust governance practices, and the advancement of educational excellence.

Educated in Thailand and France, Khun Porama studied at the École Supérieure des Arts Modernes in Paris.

Khun Pinit brings a wealth of experience in corporate restructuring, strategic realignment, and exit strategy planning. He work credentials included Cazenove & Co., Peregrine Capital, Salomon Brothers, and Citigroup where his primary responsibilities were in transaction analytics, client coverage, and lead transaction execution. As such, he is well grounded in fostering practical and holistic solution to address an issue. Khun Pinit is an ardent advocate of good corporate governance, corporate innovation, and sustainable growth and has served in numerous board and executive functions in a wide range of industries, from banking, telecommunications, airlines, cyber security to leasing, real estate, and portfolio investment.

Khun Pinit received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University (USA) and graduate degree from London School of Economics and Political Science (UK). At the midpoint of his career after leaving financial services industry, he attended Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program for corporate leadership. He also completed numerous certification programs sponsored by premier local institutions, including the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the National Defense College, etc.

Khun Teerada Holds Senior leadership responsibility as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of OCC Public Company Limited, a company of Saha Group which is the largest consumer product conglomerate in Thailand and board appointments across a range of public and private organisations.

She completed a Master’s degree in Marketing from Sasin School of Management and has undertaken advanced executive and director development programmes in Thailand including Thai Institute of Directors or Thai IOD.

Khun Thida heads Group’s Strategy and Investor Relations Communication at Srisawad Corporation PLC., one of Thailand’s leading secured retail lending institutions. She began her financial services career at Deloitte Audits and Krung Thai Bank where she developed and refined her skills in financial and economic analytics. Today Khun Thida is widely regarded as a foremost authority on retail credit trends and their implications on the economy. Away from media spotlight, Khun Thida maintains a rigorous travel schedule to meet with investors globally.

Apart from business world, Khun Thida avidly supports a number of local charity groups, focusing on education and basic medical care. She was instrumental in the distribution of free Covid-19 vaccines to migrant workers in the early phrase of the epidemic to help keep small businesses afloat. Professionally she regularly attends certification workshops on Corporate Governance and Director Responsibilities, organized by the Thai Institute of Directors to stay abreast of latest thoughts and trends. Last year, Khun Thida completed the Capital Market Academy (CMA 36), a highly selective leadership development program, sponsored by the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Thitiporn Rattanapian is Chair of the Executive Committee at King’s College International School Bangkok and has been a member of the Founding Team since the school's earliest stage.

After graduating with a degree in Business Administration, she began her career in the hospitality industry in Shanghai, China, before returning to Thailand to work in her family's businesses in the energy and telecommunications sectors.

As part of the Founding Team, Thitiporn has been closely involved in the school's development, from welcoming approximately 300 students in its first year to becoming a thriving community of more than 1,600 students.

She takes a particular interest in the people who make up the school community, personally interviewing Thai staff members, and supporting initiatives that strengthen relationships between the school and its parents.

As a mother of three children attending King's Bangkok, she also brings a parent's perspective to her work. She is particularly committed to safeguarding, staff wellbeing, and creating an environment in which every child feels happy, safe, and supported.

Thitiporn is a King's Fellow and shares the school's ambition to become one of the leading schools in Asia, while developing its own identity that reflects Thailand and its international community.

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Dr Pitt, a distinguished member of the founding team and currently serving as the Director of the School, holds a PhD in Education and has dedicated his entire career to the academic sector. Alongside his professional endeavours, he takes immense pride in being a parent to three children, all of whom are currently studying at King’s. Dr Pitt’s personal passion drives his unwavering commitment to prioritising excellence in health, safety, and safeguarding, ensuring an exceptional environment for his own children and every student in the King’s community.

Khun Ben is the Executive Vice President. He has extensive experience in formulating strategies and providing solutions for top management at listed companies in SET50 and multinational corporations to cope with business challenges in several industries, namely education, telecommunications, e-commerce, energy and transportation.  He has also held leadership posts in multicultural settings such as serving as the Country Head at a Japanese management consulting firm and the Director at a leading boutique consulting and investment banking house in Thailand. He has also served non-profit organisations such as Chanapatana International Design Institute and Phufa Shop of the Children and Youth in Remote Areas Development Fund on a pro-bono basis. He has been invited to speak and teach courses at several institutes including Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Assumption University, EGAT and TOT. After graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University, Khun Ben achieved his MBA from University of Cambridge.

Mrs Raffray, or Kru Sarah is the Executive Principal at King's College International School Bangkok, with over 30 years of experience in education. She graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA in Latin and English (Hons), and also holds a PGCE and an MA in literature from the University of Salford. Prior to joining King's, she served as Headteacher of St Augustine’s Priory in Ealing for eleven years and held various leadership positions, including Chair of the Society of Heads. She is highly respected in the educational community and serves as an inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate(ISI). A member of the board for Federation of British International Schools in Asia(FOBISIA) and a director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Sarah’s commitment to the power of education to transform lives motivates all of her work.