his various roles on the Scotch College Foundation , including his current role as President .
Michael ’ s unbridled passion and love for Scotch is hard to match . Having had Michael Robinson (’ 55 ) as a mentor , he is steeped in Scotch ’ s traditions and has a great perspective of its history and vision for its future .
We also thank Michael ’ s wife , Ursula , for her generous and patient support of Michael and Scotch .
Alex Sloan (' 71 ) has served on Council for twelve and a half years , also in two stints , first from January 2007 to July 2014 , and then from November 2019 to October 2024 , as Chairman succeeding Hon Dr David Kemp (’ 58 ), and overseeing the appointment of the 10th Principal .
In many respects there is an uncanny symmetry in Alex ’ s and Michael ’ s early student achievements : Alex was also Captain of Boats , an elite rower , a School Prefect , and a Captain of Gilray . Alex ' s father , Bruce , attended Scotch from 1929 to 1933 , as did Alex ' s son , Simon , from 1995 to 2004 .
During his time on Council Alex has also served in a wide variety of roles including on the Council Executive , Property , Finance , Risk , Nominating , Fundraising , Remuneration and Museum Committees , and as Governance and Council representative to the Foundation .
There is no doubt the Principal appointment process proved a testing time for Scotch , but importantly it ended with the right result in the appointment of Dr Scott Marsh . On behalf of Council and the Scotch community , we thank Alex for his steadfast leadership and commitment during this time , and for serving the school so unselfishly and at all times with Scotch ’ s best interests at heart .
It was very fitting that earlier this year the new Scotch 1st VIII was christened in Alex ’ s honour , in recognition of his service as Chairman and given his family ’ s deep connection with Scotch rowing . Alex ’ s grandfather coached the Scotch 1st crew 20 times between 1898 and 1925 , winning seven times , and Alex was a member of the 1970 1st VIII and Captain of Boats in 1971 , a member of the premiership-winning 1st XVIII in 1970 and 1971 , and he went on to represent Victoria and Australia in a distinguished rowing career .
Alex ’ s dedication to Scotch was further recognised in 2016 when he was awarded an OSCA Honorary Life Membership for service to the school and OSCA , including being President of OSCA in 2011 .
We thank Alex for his dedication and generosity of spirit in all he has done for Scotch , and for the support of his wife , Karen , who has supported him unwaveringly over the journey . The Chairman ’ s wife ’ s role involves attending many events , and Karen has done it with great grace .
Also at the 1 November School Council meeting , two new Council members were welcomed .
RICHARD HUME (’ 86 ) attended Scotch from 1981 to 1987 , following his grandfather , Ken ( SC 1925-30 ) and his father , also Ken ( SC 1949-57 ). He was a School Prefect in 1986 and Captain of the School in 1987 . He was a member of the Athletics team from 1984 to 1987 , the 1st XVIII from 1985 to 1987 ( Vice Captain in 1986 and 1987 ), and the 1st VIII in 1986 and 1987 .
Richard brings a background in project management in the building industry spanning 30 years . He is currently a Global Partner at Turner & Townsend , a multinational professional services company specialising in project management , program management , cost management and consultancy across the real estate , infrastructure and natural resources sectors . Prior to this , Richard co-owned Montlaur Project Services for 25 years , which was acquired by CBRE in 2019 and merged with Turner & Townsend in 2022 . Richard has delivered large projects across most property sectors including commercial and education . Richard and Susie have two daughters and one son , Charlie , who finished Scotch in 2023 .
CAROLYN RYAN is a communications and public relations specialist , advising clients on media engagement , issues management and other reputation matters . Carolyn has previously worked as a corporate lawyer at a global law firm , as a journalist with The Age , The West Australian and The Telegraph ( UK ), and as a policy and strategic adviser with Jesuit Social Services . Carolyn is married with three children , including a son at Scotch , Charles ( Year 11 ) and another son , Thomas (' 23 ), who is a past Scotch student .
HAMISH TADGELL (’ 85 ) CHAIRMAN www . scotch . vic . edu . au Great Scot 15