Governance

Governance

School Governance

Kymberley Lawrence
Chair, Annesley Council
LLB/BA (International Relations)

Kym was appointed as Executive, Board and Shareholder Relations in October 2022, and was also appointed as ElectraNet’s Company Secretary in November 2022. Kym supports the Chief Executive Officer and ElectraNet’s Board on key strategic matters including business planning, major projects and initiatives, organisational development compliance and risk strategies, and corporate governance requirements, activities and practices. She also has responsibility for the delivery of ElectraNet’s insurance program including the management and placement of ElectraNet’s insurance program. Kym joined ElectraNet in June 2018. Prior to that she practised as a lawyer for more than 20 years in insurance and corporate governance at Partner at Minter Ellison from 2012–2018. Her formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts/International Relations from Flinders University. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is immediate past President of the Women Lawyers’ Association of South Australia Inc. She sits on the Architectural Practice Board of SA, is Chair of the Annesley Junior School Council, and is Governor on the Association Independent Schools South Australia Board.

James Northcote
Deputy Chair, Annesley Council

James is a Director in Business Advisory at William Buck, specialising in tax planning, business succession and structuring, and holds a number of Advisory Board positions, with a particular focus on agribusiness. James holds of Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Accountant and has previously acted as Treasurer of Cystic Fibrosis SA. Both of James’ children attend Annesley, and he often spends weekends at kids sport, in the garden or maybe going for a swim.

Georgia Bradshaw
Annesley Council Member

Georgia is the Public & Corporate Affairs Manager at Hostplus. She specialises in communications, government relations and stakeholder engagement having previously held roles in the public and private sectors. Georgia’s formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of International Relations and a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communications from the University of South Australia. Georgia is currently a South Australian Councillor for the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Georgia is an Annesley College Old Scholar. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys catching up with family, trying new restaurants and telling really bad dad jokes.

Will Fuller
Annesley Council Member

Will is the Managing Director of Fuller Brand Communication. His clear understanding and experience in brand and communications strategy makes him a valued advisor to his broad client portfolio and a frequent guest speaker and facilitator at workshops and events in the South Australian business community. As Managing Director, he mentors a team of 35 young creatives and has a personal influence on every project, sharing his strategic, big picture creativity and thought leadership, ensuring that every client receives world-class creative work, customer service and most importantly returns on their marketing investment. Will and his wife Olivia have two daughters attending Annesley Junior School. When off duty he can be spotted at Adelaide Oval in a Crows scarf or attempting to look like a golfer at Grange Golf Club.

Michael Murphy
Annesley Council Member

Michael is an award-winning educational leader who lives, learns, and works on Kaurna land. His purpose in Education is to inspire, motivate and support people to live well in a world worth living in. Michael is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator at Norwood International High School, a part-time lecturer at the University of Adelaide, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Business and Management at the University of Technology Sydney. His work has been exhibited at International Conferences and published in leading Australian Education journals. At work, he is known for his commitment to developing collective staff emotional intelligence, truly distributed leadership models, engaging projects, and a rewarding working environment, while outside of work you can find him in the garden, drawing a map, or going for a run. He and his wife Poppy have two children who have found their community at Annesley.

Chris Hoffmann
Annesley Council Member

Chris Hoffmann is the Co-Founder of HEX, a for-impact education company helping students around the world build the skills, confidence and global mindset needed to thrive in the exponential future. Through HEX, Chris works with universities, schools, government, and industry partners to design innovative educational experiences that connect young people with entrepreneurship, technology, employability and real-world problem solving. Since co-founding HEX, Chris has helped grow the organisation into a global education company supporting tens of thousands of learners across more than 65 countries. HEX is also a proud member of Pledge 1%, contributing products and volunteering time to help disadvantaged young people access future-focused education opportunities. Chris grew up in Southern California and moved to Adelaide from New York City in 2013. He is an active member of Australia’s startup and innovation ecosystem, regularly mentoring young entrepreneurs and early-stage founders. He was recognised as one of South Australia’s 40 Under 40 and holds a Master’s degree from New York University. Outside of work, he can usually be found discovering new wineries across South Australia, at the beach, or playing guitar in a very loud post-rock band. Chris has two awesome children at Annesley.

Vivianne Kollevris
Annesley Council Member

Vivianne is the Development Director for Residential Growth at Renewal SA, where she leads the planning and delivery of complex residential projects that support South Australia’s growth. She oversees projects from concept through to construction and completion, with a focus on delivering thriving communities and enabling more people to access quality housing opportunities. With over 20 years’ experience spanning planning, engineering, design and project management, she has successfully led major infrastructure and development initiatives in complex environments, both locally and internationally, working collaboratively with government, industry and community stakeholders. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and is a Chartered Professional Engineer. Driven by a passion for creativity and innovation, Vivianne also channels her interests into furniture design projects, where she enjoys challenging conventional thinking and reimagining familiar forms. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring Adelaide’s food and arts scene and being a parent to two children at Annesley.

Neil Andary
Annesley Council Member

In his most recent role, Neil was the Principal of Christ Church Grammar School, Melbourne, an ELC to Year 6 stand alone Anglican parish primary school. Prior to his appointment to CCGS, Neil was Deputy Headmaster and Head of a Preparatory School at Prince Alfred College, a position he held since 2007. With extensive school leadership experience, Neil has sat on numerous boards and government think tanks. He has represented South Australian Independent schools on the Australian Primary Principals Association, held the position of Federal Treasurer of the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) and supported the local branch’s of IPSHA in SA and VIC. He has had a long association with the IB, having previously participated as a Worksop Leader and worked closely with regional representatives to secure annual IB workshops in Adelaide. Neil is a current board member and chair of the Governance Committee of Youth Inc, an alternative educational offering for youths aged 17-24. Prior to teaching, Neil spent the first part of his working life as the owner/manager of a number of sporting, wholesale and distribution businesses before pivoting to education.

Amanda Hutchinson
Uniting Church Moderator's Nominee

Amanda Hutchinson is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Adelaide University and a registered clinical psychologist. She has held senior academic leadership roles including Professorial Lead for Research Education and Deputy Director of the Behaviour Brain Body Research Centre and currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG). Amanda is committed to interdisciplinary research that improves real-world outcomes for people affected by cancer, while fostering inclusive, supportive environments for students, participants, researchers, and clinicians. Amanda is a life-long member of the Uniting Church, and an Annesley College Old Scholar.

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