Ep. 187: In Conversation with Nick Magnus MBE, Founding Head of College, Dulwich College (Singapore)

What does it take to build one of Singapore’s most successful international schools—from scratch?In this special episode, BritCham's Executive Director, David Kelly, sits down with Nick Magnus MBE, Founding Head of College at Dulwich College (Singapore). Nick shares his remarkable journey, from landing in a hotel room during the 2012 Olympics with no team, no office, and no clue where to begin—to opening one of the largest international school launches in the world.From surviving opening day chaos to navigating a global pandemic with what he calls the "Dunkirk spirit", Nick reflects on leadership lessons, the power of community, and how crisis brought the British community in Singapore closer than ever. It’s honest, humorous, and rather inspiring.🎧 Tune in for reflections on educational leadership, building community from the ground up, and what it truly means to lead with values in a time of crisis.