Andrew Griffiths

Andrew Griffiths studied Geology at University College London before completing a postgraduate degree in Geophysics at Imperial College London. He began his career as a Marine Geophysicist with the Institute of Ocean Sciences and Marconi, contributing to the GLORIA project on deep-water ocean research and co-authoring academic papers. He later worked in oil exploration and the seismic industry before moving into education, where he held senior roles including Teacher, Housemaster, Deputy Head, and Acting Head at Cranleigh School, as well as serving as Governor of Edgeborough Prep School. Andrew was part of the founding team at Denla British School (DBS), subsequently taking on the role of Interim Head at Cranleigh Changsha in China, and now continues to contribute as a member of the DBS Advisory Board. Alongside his educational leadership, he serves as a Magistrate, a Dartmoor Education Ranger, and a Chartership Scrutineer for Chartered Geologist (CGeol) candidates.