James MacDonald has been an international educator for over 25 years, working in his native Canada as well as across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He began his career in the classroom before moving into a range of leadership roles and has served as Head of School at Yokohama International School, NIST International School in Bangkok, and most recently, the International School of Brussels. Additionally, James worked with GEMS Education overseeing a network of schools with more than 15,000 students across diverse curricula. Beginning in 2027, he will serve as Head of College at UWC South East Asia in Singapore as he returns to the EARCOS region. James has published widely, presents regularly at conferences.  He serves on several boards and advisory groups and holds advanced degrees in both business and education.