Paul Grisewood- Managing Director- International Schools Practice

With over 32 years of experience in education, Paul Grisewood is a seasoned school and systems leader, specialising in international school leadership and recruitment. A dual citizen of Australia and the United Kingdom, Paul has worked in a broad range of educational contexts across multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. His extensive international experience spans private, independent, and international schools, and he has held numerous leadership positions, from teacher to Head of School, and roles in school governance, advisory services, inspection and school improvement. Paul has led British and Australian schools overseas, along with oversight of a US based group of schools.

Paul currently serves as the Managing Director of International Services for INDY Consulting, where he leads recruitment efforts for heads and senior leaders in international schools. With a focus on aligning leadership with each school's mission and culture, Paul is passionate about identifying leaders who bring a combination of skills, expertise, integrity, commitment, resilience, and passion—qualities necessary to lead schools into the future in increasingly dynamic educational environments.

In addition to his recruitment work, Paul provides advisory services to educational organizations globally, supporting school improvement, governance, safeguarding, inspection processes, and operational management. He has also been deeply involved in new school development, accreditation reviews, and quality assurance for international systems.

Paul’s leadership philosophy centers on the belief that the selection of a school leader is one of the most critical processes in the life of a school. As the role of the School Director continues to evolve in the 21st century, Paul is convinced that strategically aligned, professionally administered recruitment processes are the key to realizing the vision of school communities and governors. He has witnessed firsthand the power of effective leadership in shaping the future of education and is committed to ensuring schools around the world appoint the brightest, most capable leaders.

Having opened, led and inspected schools globally, Paul’s deep understanding of the international educational landscape allows him to navigate the increasingly competitive recruitment marketplace, ensuring schools secure leaders who will thrive in complex, ever-changing educational environments.

Paul believes that effective recruitment is not just a strategic priority, but one of the most significant responsibilities that system leaders, boards, and school owners face today. With his wealth of experience, he continues to contribute to the development of strong, visionary leadership for the schools of tomorrow.