School Council

Ashley was appointed to School Council in July 2018 and commenced in the role of Chair in January 2023. He had previously held the role of School Treasurer and was Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee, Investment Committee and Governance Committee. Ash is a partner at Ernst & Young, with over 25 years of experience assessing and advising on strategy, corporate governance, financial reporting and accounting, risk management and major projects, including not-for-profit organisations. Ashley has two sons; an OTG (2020) and one currently attending Trinity Grammar School, and a daughter who attends Ruyton Girls’ School. 

Kate was appointed to School Council in August 2019 and is currently Council Deputy Chair. She spent her childhood living on school campuses with her father as the Headmaster of Hale School, an independent boys’ school in Perth, and prior to that as Deputy Headmaster of Pembroke School, an independent co-ed school in Adelaide. She is a founding partner of Nightingale Advisors. Kate has two sons; OTG (2021) and OTG (2023). Her brother-in-law and nephew are also OTGs.

Don, who attended Trinity Grammar School (OTG 1972), was appointed to School Council in June 2018 and is the Archbishop’s Nominee to Council. He is currently a Professor of Medicine at Monash University and has extensive experience in education, academic and clinical settings including pastoral responsibility for doctors-in-training. He also teaches in the areas of Knowledge Management, and innovation in healthcare. Like Don, his three sons all attended Trinity Grammar School (OTG 2005, 2008 and 2010). Don serves on the Governance Committee and Finance and Risk Committee and supports the Principal and Chair on HCSA matters. 

Leigh is the Old Trinity Grammarian Association’s (OTGA) nominee to the School Council, appointed in June 2020. Leigh is a member of ITEC and also supports Council and the Principal on the Gallery of Achievement Committee. He is the founder and Principal Consultant of Leigh Hodges, and a specialist in people and performance. Leigh has lived and worked in Europe and studied in North America. He has over 25 years’ experience working with organisations and individuals, to develop confident leaders, high-performance teams and engaging cultures. Leigh, his brother and son all attended Trinity Grammar School.

James was appointed to School Council in January 2023 and elected to the role of Treasurer in May 2023. As Treasurer, he Chairs the Finance and Risk Committee and Investment Committee. James is a current parent, past student (OTG 1989) and most recently completed a 3-year term as President of the Old Trinity Grammarians Association. James is a senior executive at ANZ with over 25 years’ experience in the finance industry. He holds post-graduate qualifications in Economics and Applied Finance. With his finance, business innovation and digital transformation skills, coupled with the strong connection and deep understanding of the history of the School, James is well equipped to support Council as the school delivers the new Strategic Plan. 

Chris was appointed to School Council in June 2018 and served for a number of years as Council Deputy Chair. He is Chair of the Infrastructure, Technology and Environment Committee (ITEC) and a member of the Governance Committee. He is a Partner in PwC’s Assurance Practice covering education and not-for-profit businesses. He has held past governance roles at CatholicCare, Risk Management Institute and Swinburne University. Chris has a son who attended Trinity (OTG 2024) and has a daughter at Ruyton Girls’ School. 

Simon was appointed to School Council in August 2018 as the Archbishop’s Nominee and served as Council Chair from July 2020 to December 2022. He was appointed as an Ordinary Member to Council in January 2023. Simon has had an extensive career in education working across Australia and internationally as a teacher, principal and consultant. From 2000 to 2017, Simon was Head of St Michael’s Grammar School, St Kilda.

Lachlan joined Council in January 2023 and is a member of the Governance Committee and ITEC. He is a current parent and also a past student of the school. Lachlan has over 25 years of professional work experience in leading major infrastructure projects, corporate planning, industry development and senior public service. Lachlan holds post graduate qualifications in Engineering and Management and his skillset is well positioned to support the School’s Master Plan work both at the Kew Campus and the Marles Playing Fields at Bulleen.

David was appointed to School Council in August 2019 and is a member of the Infrastructure, Technology and Environment Committee. He leads Mercer’s Board and Executive Remuneration Advisory consulting service line for the Pacific region. David’s prior educational experience includes being the President and Treasurer of Glendal Primary School Council and a member of Suzuki Music Victoria’s Council. His son has recently graduated from Trinity (OTG 2025).

Jane Kupsch was appointed to School Council in July 2018. She is a member of the Finance and Risk Committee and the Governance Committee, and has been the coordinator of the Junior School class representatives. Jane is a partner in Gadens’ Disputes & Investigations Group and is a commercial litigation specialist. Her areas of expertise include directors’ duties and governance. She is also the immediate past Chairperson of the Law Institute of Victoria Commercial Litigation Advisory Committee.

Mark currently holds the position of Director of Business and Company Secretary at Trinity. He has worked in both Catholic and Independent Schools for over 25 years including at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School in Canterbury and Genazzano FCJ College in Kew. He is responsible to the Principal for the management of all non-academic areas of the school and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. As Company Secretary, he supports the School Council and its Committees to ensure the governance framework is managed in accordance with the statutory obligations. He is a past-President and Life member of CEBA (Catholic Education Business Administrators Inc.), served on many state-wide Catholic Education committees and panels, and currently serves as the Chair and National Director of ASBA Ltd (Australian School Bursars Association) and is the former ASBA Victoria State President. He also is a Director of ASCA Ltd and their Foundation, which provides financial support to students across the nation to assist with their access to a quality education.

Adrian is the twelfth Principal of Trinity Grammar School in its 122 year history. He arrived in 2020 at the start of the pandemic! Prior to his appointment to Trinity, he was Principal of Cathedral College Wangaratta for seven years. Cathedral College is a leading Independent Coeducational Anglican School with 1,030 students from Prep to Year 12. Prior to becoming a Principal, Adrian had extensive experience as an educational leader in independent schools. He worked in leadership during his seven years at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS), and spent nine years at Camberwell Grammar School, largely as Head of Middle School. Along the way, he has taught English and History across many year levels. Attending Melbourne Grammar School from 1983 to 1991, Adrian went on to do a Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Educational Management at the University of Melbourne. Adrian is married to Jacquie and they are the very proud parents of three daughters; Chloe, Lucy and Harriet.