The NIST Foundation
As one of the only not-for-profit schools in the Bangkok international school community, NIST is overseen by the NIST International School Foundation, represented by members who are both elected by parents and appointed. The majority of the members of the foundation must be parents or guardians of children who attend NIST, and thus represent the interests of the entire community through their governance.
The NIST Executive School Board
Elected by their peers on the NIST Foundation board, the NIST Executive School Board oversees the school on its behalf. Through their work they support the NIST’s mission and vision, maintain financial oversight, and contribute to the community’s strategic direction. In addition to oversight of the school’s operations, together with NIST Foundation members, the board forms committees to support particular areas.
A Detailed Look at Our Governance
Our community strives to be as transparent as possible in the role and function of both the NIST Foundation and Executive School Board. Their respective responsibilities and the election process are detailed in our governance overview.
NIST Foundation Board
Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi
Chairman
Mr. Prabsharan Singh Thakral
School Board Chair
Mr. Ravi Sawhney
Founding Member
Mr. Bruce G. Hemmingsen
Secretary & Treasurer
Mr. Anders Frummerin
Member
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai
Member
Mr. Daniel Holmes Friendly
Member
Mr. Hans-Jurgen Ebbing
Member
Mr. Krisada Lamsam
Member
Ms. Narawadee Bualert
Member
Ms. Nathalie Taib
Member
Dr. Nattavut Kulnides
Member
Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn
Member
Mr. Quentin Job
Member
Mr. Sathaporn Kamkong
Member
Mr. Stephen J. Cooper
Member
Mr. Suksawat Watewai
Member
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn
Member
Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti
Member
Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon
Member
Mr. William Angus Kent
Member
Mr. Yosathep Singhsachathet
Member
Executive School Board
Mr. Prabsharan Thakral (Board Chair)
Ms. Narawadee Bualert (Parent Representative)
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai (Member)
Mr. Bruce Hemmingsen (Member)
Mr. Krisada Lamsam (Member)
Ms. Pornpan Chayasunthorn (Member)
Mr. Quentin Job (Member)
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn (Member)
Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon (Member)
Dr. James Dalziel (Staff Representative)
Ms. Poonam Sachdev (Member & Secretary)
School Board Committees
Members of the NIST Foundation, NIST Executive School Board and school leadership serve on various committees that contribute to the ongoing development of the school, while also providing oversight to ensure that progress aligns to our mission and values.
