School Council

Mr Stewart is a management consultant with significant experience in both the public and private sectors. Mr Stewart is a specialist in facilities management specialising in advising state governments on major projects.

Mr Stewart is the President of School Council.

Ms Robertson has a legal background and specialises in employment law and workplace dispute resolution.  She is an experienced conciliator and mediator.  She joined the Suncorp Group in 2010 and previously held roles with ExxonMobil, the South African Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, and the South African Industrial Court.

Ms Robertson is the Chair of the Community Engagement Committee.

Mr Cornwell is currently Regional Manager Commercial / Business Banking with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and has had over 30 years of banking experience across the eastern states of Australia. He has had extensive experience in team leadership, credit risk and governance, sales and coaching. He has managed teams in Credit Risk, Credit Recoveries, Corporate Finance and Private Banking.

Mr Cornwell is a member of the Finance and Audit Committee.

Ms O’Donnell is an Old Girl of the school. She is currently an executive with the City of Melbourne and has significant international HR, business and compliance experience in the aviation, not-for-profit and government sectors. Ms O’Donnell joined Council in 2018. She is a current parent.

Ms O’Donnell is the Deputy President of School Council.

Ms Chandler-Scott is Special Counsel at a Melbourne Law firm and specialises in major infrastructure projects, particularly in the context of project finance and PPP arrangements. She has extensive experience advising key industry players on construction and other key project documentation.

Ms Chandler-Scott has been involved in transport, energy and water projects and other major property developments in Australia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.

Ms Chandler-Scott is the Chair of the Building and Assets Committee.

Mr Symons is the CEO and founder of Big Ant Studios, the largest console game developer in Australia and is Vice President of the Game Developers Association of Australia. He has authorised books on the subject of Information Technology which is his core area of expertise.

Mr Symons is the Chair of Technology and Research Committee.

Mr Doherty is a results focussed, highly experienced financial executive and Chartered Accountant with over 15 years business experience in private equity operations within the family office sector. Mr Doherty is the CFO of the Besen Group, a sophisticated investment group and private family office.

Mr Doherty is the Chair of Finance and Audit Committee.

Dr Schnagl was Principal of Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School from 1998 to 2017 and has a wealth of experience in independent schools and governance. Dr Schnagl was a Board Member of Independent Schools Victoria for 18 years, including 10 years as Deputy Chairman. Dr Schnagl is a Member of the Advisory Board to La Trobe University Business Faculty and an Examining Chaplain of the Melbourne Diocese of the Anglican Church.

Dr Schnagl is the Chair of Governance and Risk Committee.

Mr Reed is Chief Financial Officer at Cbus Property where he is responsible for commercial, corporate treasury and finance functions, capital management, stakeholder reporting and strategy. He has extensive experience in property and structured finance, both domestically and internationally, and has held senior roles in the advisory, AREIT and private sectors.

Mr. Reed joined Council in 2010, is a past President of Foundation and has served on the Finance, Governance & Risk Management Committee and the Building & Assets Committee. He is a past parent.

Mr Reed is a member of the Finance and Audit Committee.

Ms McMillan currently leads all marketing efforts across The Walt Disney Company AUNZ for their studio film releases, streaming service content, brands, partnerships and events. Her remit includes management of media and creative agencies, commercial and media partnerships, social media channels, and publicity, to develop creative, innovative, best in class marketing solutions. Ms McMillan is a seasoned brand marketing executive with a track record of driving awareness, engagement and commercialisation.

Ms McMillan is a member of the Community Engagement Committee.