ICS London, UK. ICS London welcomed David Laird as new Head of School in April. David moved to Globeducate’s ICS London from Lisbon, after his role as Founding Principal of a brand new international school in the city. With more than 20 years of experience in both the UK and international education sector, David is a passionate leader with a drive to develop outstanding schools. In the early part of his teaching career, he was seconded as an advisory teacher. After moving abroad, he eventually began working for Nord Anglia Education, first as Head of Primary for the British School of Guangzhou, and later as Principal for The British School of Beijing.  As a parent himself, David firmly believes that a good education is the greatest gift we can give our children, providing them with the right tools they need to succeed in life. He explains that the mission at ICS London is to provide an innovative approach to education, inspiring each and every student to discover their strengths within a community of future leaders.