Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi

Chairman

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, U.S.A.

Occupation

• Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Energy Development PCL

Mr. Ravi Sawhney

Founding Member

Education

• B.A. (Honours) Economics
• Bachelor of Law

Occupation

• As member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), served in several important positions in the state and central governments in India for about 20 years
• Worked in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) for about 18 years and retired as Principal Officer in 2006
• International consultant in the field of international trade and investment and on the board of several companies in India
• While in ESCAP,spear-headed the initiative to establish a UN school in Bangkok which eventually led to the establishment of NIST in 1992. Since then, has been intimately involved in the development of NIST, as a Trustee in the Foundation. Also served as Chairman of the Foundation during the formative years of the School
• In view of his role in the establishment of NIST,has been appointed for life as Founding Member of the Foundation

Mr. Bruce G. Hemmingsen

Secretary

Education

• Diploma in Management, New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management, SLOAN-MIT

Occupation

• Senior Vice President – IDS Medical Systems (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Children at NIST: 1 (Class of 2023)

Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn

Member

Education

• LL.M., University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
• M.CL., Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A.
• LL.B., Thammasat University

Occupation

• Lawyer, Linklaters (Thailand) Ltd.

Children at NIST: 1 (Class of 2025)

Mr. Prabsharan Singh Thakral

School Board Chair

Education

• Kellogg-HKUST Executive M.BA.
• M.Sc. Business Systems Analysis and Design , City University, London
• B.Sc. Business Management, King’s College, London

Occupation

• Group CEO, Boutique Asset Management Ltd.

Children at NIST: 3 (Class of 2023, 2028 & 2031)

Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn

Member

Education

• M.BA. American University
• Master of Science, New York University
• Bachelor of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University

Occupation

• Vice President, Gulf Energy Development Co., Ltd.

Children at NIST: 2 (Class of 2029 & 2033)

Mr. William Angus Kent

Treasurer

Education

• M.Sc., International Economics and Finance, University of Queensland
• Chartered Financial Analyst designation

Occupation

• Managing Director, Macquarie Securities Thailand

Children at NIST: 2 (Class of 2021 & 2023)

Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai

Member

Education

• Master in Design Studies, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
• Bachelor in Architecture (Honors), Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Architecture

Occupation

• Architectural Design Director, Thanaland Co. Ltd.

Children at NIST: 3 (Class of 2029 & 2031)

Ms. Narawadee Bualert

Member

Education

• M.B.A., Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• B.Sc. in Management, Royal Holloway University of London, UK

Occupation

• President of Lebua Hotels & Resorts

Children at NIST: 2 (Class of 2027 & 2029)

Dr. Nattavut Kulnides

Member

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Mitibai College, Chauhan Institute of Science, Mumbai, India

Occupation

• Housewife

Children at NIST: 1 (Class of 2023)