Jacqueline Doran-McGuinness has served in senior leadership roles across the UK and the Middle East 

Riyadh, May 29, 2025: King’s College Riyadh has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Doran-McGuinness as its new Principal, effective August 2025.  

With more than 20 years of teaching experience and 17 years in senior leadership roles across the UK and the Middle East, Doran-McGuinness brings a wealth of expertise to the role. A University of Glasgow graduate in Biosciences, she began her career in England before moving into leadership positions at premium British curriculum schools in the UAE, including a recent seven-year tenure with a leading education group.  

Martin Clark, who has served as Interim Headmaster for the 2024–25 academic year, will remain in post until the end of the academic year.  

Doran-McGuinness’ appointment follows an international recruitment process led by the King’s College Board, Interim Headmaster Martin Clark and the leadership team at King’s College UK.