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Council of Governors

The Council of Governors ensures the School develops and implements strategies and activities to enable it to fulfil the objectives of the School’s Act and Statutes, make prudent financial decisions and monitor the School’s investments for the future.

Comprising members with diverse interests, talents and experience, the Council collaborates with the Headmaster and supports the School’s Senior Leadership Team. Together, they oversee decisions of strategic significance contributing to the School’s continued growth and success.

2023 – 2027 STRATEGIC PLAN

Group photo of council of governors

Back row: Adam Miller, Tristan Maslen, Rick Sawers, Middle row: Julia Dreosti, David Rohrsheim, The Venerable David Bassett, Marcus Clayton, Andrew McLachlan, Front row: Fiona Dorman, Carol Sim, Mark Balnaves, The Most Rev. Geoffrey Smith, Tim Browning, Suzanne Mackenzie, The Rev. Canon Jenny Wilson.


Members of Council

The Most Reverend Geoffrey Smith

President

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The Most Reverend Geoffrey Smith

The Most Reverend Geoffrey Smith

President

Archbishop Geoffrey Smith was appointed President and Visitor in 2017.

He was ordained a deacon in 1982 and priest in 1983 and served in the Anglican Diocese of Grafton (1982–1987 and 1990–2000), the Diocese of Aipo Rongo, PNG (1987–1990), the Anglican Board of Mission (2000–2005) and the Diocese of Brisbane (2005–2017).

 

Mark Balnaves (MAC 1987)

Chairman

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Mark Balnaves

Mark Balnaves (MAC 1987)

Chairman

Mark was elected as Chair of the Council of Governors in August 2022.

Appointed to the Council in 2011, Mark is a parent of two old scholars and served 10 years as chairman of the Old Scholars. He is currently a member of the Emergency Committee and the Remuneration and Review Committee, and a former chair of the Finance Committee.

Mark has extensive business, education and governance experience. He is a director of Infrastructure Australia, Celsus (PPP partner of the Royal Adelaide Hospital), aged care operator ACH Group and Evans & Ayers. He has a Masters in Finance from London Business School as well as degrees in economics and law from the University of Adelaide.

Andrew McLachlan (DAC 1983)

Deputy Chairman

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Andrew McLachlan

Andrew McLachlan (DAC 1983)

Deputy Chairman

Andrew was appointed to the Council in 2015 and elected Deputy Chair in August 2022. He is an old scholar and past parent and is a member of the Finance Committee and Chair of the Facilities Committee.

Formerly President of the Legislative Council of the South Australian Parliament, Andrew is now a Senator for South Australia in the Commonwealth Parliament.

Prior to his election to the Legislative Council he held senior leadership and executive positions in the financial services industry.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, a Master of Laws from the University of Edinburgh and a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management (University of Sydney and University of NSW). He is a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

Marcus Clayton (YNG 1981)

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Marcus Clayton

Marcus Clayton (YNG 1981)

Marcus was appointed in 2016. He is a current parent, old scholar and is a member of the Emergency Committee, the Nominations Committee, and Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Marcus is General Counsel and Company Secretary of Adbri and a member of Adbri’s executive management team. An experienced commercial lawyer, he has previously held positions as General Counsel of FH Faulding & Co, Senior Legal Counsel – Pharmaceuticals with Mayne Group, and he was a partner with solicitors Finlaysons.

 

Fiona Dorman

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Fiona Dorman

Fiona Dorman

Fiona is a current parent of three boys and joined the Council of Governors in 2022.

Fiona has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Anatomical Sciences, has worked in a number of roles in academic and commercial medical research and has been involved in multiple start-up companies in South Australia.

Fiona is the State President and National Vice President of the National Council of Women and the Chair of the Premier’s Council for Women.

She is former Deputy Chair of the Australia Day Council SA, Vice President vivoPharm Pty Ltd and CEO Surgical Research Australia.

In these roles, her pillars of focus are impact and outcomes through collaboration and partnerships, determining best evidence-based practice, social and community policy reform and change through advocacy.

Julia Dreosti

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Julia Dreosti

Julia Dreosti

Julia was appointed in 2020. She is a current parent and a member of the Facilities Committee.

Julia has a Master of Laws from the Sorbonne (Paris), and an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from Flinders University. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of  Company Directors.

Julia is a Partner at global law firm, Clifford Chance.

 

Sam Hicks (DAC 1995)

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Sam Hicks

Sam Hicks (DAC 1995)

Sam Hicks was appointed to the Council of Governors in August 2024. As an old scholar and current parent, he brings a strong commitment to our School community.

With over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant, Sam is well-versed in providing tailored business advice. He currently leads a high-performing team at Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisers, where he has established strong relationships with clients by delivering strategic advice that drives successful business outcomes.

In addition to his role on the Council, Sam is a member of both the Audit and Risk Committee and the Finance Committee. He looks forward to contributing his expertise to support the continued growth and success of our School community.

Adam Miller (SHT 1988)

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Adam Miller

Adam Miller (SHT 1988)

Adam was appointed in 2019. He is a current parent, old scholar, former School Captain.

Adam has held senior management and director positions in the commercial property and finance industry in a career spanning valuation, asset management and banking in Adelaide and London. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Property), a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and an Associate of the Australian Property Institute. Adam is currently a Director at Stamford Capital Australia.

David Rohrsheim (YNG 1999)

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David Rohrsheim

David Rohrsheim (YNG 1999)

David was appointed in 2020. He is an old scholar, former School Captain and is a member of the Finance Committee.

A technology enthusiast, David founded Uber in Australia in 2012, and is now a Venture Partner with the South Australian Venture Capital Fund. He holds an MBA from Stanford, and a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Finance from Adelaide University.

Dr Richard Sawers AM (ATH 1966)

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Dr Richard Sawers AM

Dr Richard Sawers AM (ATH 1966)

Richard was appointed in 2017 as a representative of the St Peter’s Foundation Inc of which he is President. He is an old scholar, parent of an old scholar, and a member of the Facilities Committee, the Nominations Committee and the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Richard is an experienced dental surgeon. He currently holds board positions in health, education and not-for-profit organisations within private and public sectors, including a long involvement with philanthropic organisations. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Carol Sim

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Carol Sim

Carol Sim

Carol was appointed in 2019 as a representative of the Diocesan Council. She is a member of the Facilities Committee. Carol is a practising Senior Project Manager at an Australian engineering consultancy firm with a specialty in water infrastructure.

Carol has a Bachelor of Engineering and a Masters in Project Management from Adelaide universities. She holds the credentials of Project Management Professional, Certified Practising Project Manager and a PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification.

Polly Tembel

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Polly Tembel

Polly Tembel

Polly was appointed to the Council of Governors in August 2024. She is a current parent of the School and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Polly holds degrees in Arts and Honours Law from Flinders University and Mannheim University in Germany. Throughout her 20-year executive career, she has worked across a range of legal and economic development roles. Polly also brings valuable experience from her time as a board member of State Opera South Australia, where she contributed to shaping the organisation’s direction and growth.

The Reverend Canon Jenny Wilson

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The Reverend Canon Jenny Wilson

The Reverend Canon Jenny Wilson

The Reverend Canon Jenny Wilson was appointed in 2019 as an ex officio nominee of the Archbishop.

Jenny is Canon Precentor of St Peter’s Cathedral and exercises oversight of the Cathedral’s liturgy, education and pastoral care ministry. A former mathematics teacher, Jenny completed her Bachelor and Masters degrees in Theology through St Barnabas Theological College.

Performance Reports

School Performance Report 2023

We must continue to define what success looks like and relentlessly pursue it with clarity and purpose.

- MARK BALNAVES, CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL