School Council

Mr James Stewart

School Council Director

President

CPA, BBus (Accounting)

As a former parent, Mr Stewart is a management consultant with significant experience in both the public and private sectors. Mr Stewart is a facilities management advisor to governments across Australia and overseas on major social and economic infrastructure projects.

Ms Lucy Best-Jenkins

School Council Director

Deputy President

Chair of Community Engagement Committee

AAIA, RIBA (Part 3), BSc (Hons) Arch, Dip Arc

Ms Best-Jenkins is an UK trained architect with over 30 years’ experience working on a wide range of private and public sector projects in Australia and overseas. She specialises in project design, delivery, and execution, with a particular focus on business, culture, and strategy. She is founder of the architectural design practice Best Living. Ms Best-Jenkins is a current parent .

Mr Mogamad Louw

Chair of Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee 

CISA, CIPM, BSc (Hons) Mathematics

Past parent, Mr Louw is a seasoned Cyber Security Senior Advisor with over 25 years of experience advising organisations, Boards, and regulators on matters of cyber security, strategy, technology and privacy. In addition, Mr. Louw serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for several local and international organisations.

Ms Vicky Alexiou
School Council Director
BA, LLB(Hons), GAICD

Ms Alexiou is a senior growth and strategy leader with extensive experience across professional services and commercial advisory environments. She has worked closely with Boards, CEOs and executive teams to drive sustainable growth, strategic clarity and stakeholder engagement.

A former corporate lawyer, Ms Alexiou brings expertise in governance, strategy execution and organisational design. She is also a Board member of the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) and is a current parent of Mentone Girls’ Grammar.

Mr Sholto Bowen OAM
School Council Director

BA(Soc Sc), TTHD, FAIM, FACEL

Mr Bowen brings extensive educational leadership and governance experience, having served as Principal of Huntingtower School in Mount Waverley for 21 years and is widely respected for his commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and values-based education. In recognition of his service to education and the broader community, Sholto was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). He has served as an Ambassador for Independent Schools Victoria and as the Executive General Manager of Ecumenical Schools Australia.

He currently serves as a director of several charitable organisations in Australia, the United States, and Kenya, reflecting a long-standing commitment to service, ethical leadership, and global citizenship. Sholto is passionate about the transformative power of education and he brings a thoughtful, strategic, and collaborative approach to governance in support of the School’s mission and future.

Ms Regan Bunny
School Council Director

BBus, BTourism (Management and Marketing), GAICD

Ms Bunny is a current parent and alumna of Mentone Girls’ Grammar.

Over the past 25 years, Ms Bunny has worked across Australia, the UK and Europe in a diverse range of industries, including aviation, resources, property and sport. She brings extensive experience in leadership, strategy and organisational development. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Regan also serves as a director on a number of not-for-profit boards.

Ms Felicity Mayne
School Council Director

CA, BBus (Accountancy)

Ms Mayne has more than 20 years’ experience in finance and governance across publicly listed companies and currently works in the not-for-profit healthcare sector. She has extensive experience working with and advising senior leaders on financial risk and strategic direction. Ms Mayne is also an alumna of Mentone Girls’ Grammar.

Mr Brent Sheers
School Council Director

RCA, GradDip (Chartered Accounting), BBus (Accounting and Finance)

Mr Sheers is an Audit and Assurance Partner at SW Accountants and Advisors, with extensive experience advising independent schools, universities and not-for-profit organisations. He specialises in external audit, financial governance, risk management and organisational sustainability, working closely with boards, audit committees and executive leadership teams.

Mr Sheers also serves as a Director and Chair of the Finance Committee at Alkira Disability Services Ltd. He brings strong financial expertise, independent judgement and a practical, strategic approach to governance.