Scots Collegians Executive

After a number of years working in investment banking overseas, James returned to New Zealand in 2011 and is currently partner in Tonnant Partners, a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory company based in Wellington. James is a proud Scots College Past Student (’83-’89) and Glasgow House supporter. James’ father Nigel was at Scots (’61-‘65) and along with wife Sylvie James is also a Scots parent.

Francis has been an active member of the Collegians’ Exec first as Chairman and latterly as President.  He left Scots in 1965 and has since had a career in journalism, advocacy and communications.Francis spent time in print journalism and with the NZBC as a radio and TV journalist. As a union official at the PSA he advocated on behalf of Prison Officers, Mental Health workers, Civil Aviation staff and about 20,000 public servants nationally.In 1990 Francis set up the first of a series of businesses focused on employer/employee relations, change management and business culture consultancy. Since then he has worked in a variety of roles including involvement in strategic communications advice and six years as Chief Executive of the NZ Life Sciences Network.  His current role is the National Convenor of the Eureka! Science and Tech Communication Programme.

Moana Nuku attended Scots College from 2004 – 2008, he was the Head of Glasgow House in his final year. He attended Victoria university where he graduated with a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Building Science. He is currently working at Designgroup Stapleton Elliott.

George Fairbairn J.P., now retired from position of Secretary-General of The New Zealand Automobile Association Inc., Trustee of Safe Communities Foundation NZ., and Guide with Walk Wellington Inc.  He has also concluded a term as International Commissioner for SCOUTS New Zealand.  George attended Scots College from 1954 – 1957 and was in Aitken house.  George has filled the role of Secretary since 2006.

Denis Wood  is a Chartered Accountant and was for 39 years a Shareholder / Director of Munro Benge Chartered Accountants Limited, Wellington. He is now an independent consultant with the firm. He has been a Board member for Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ since 2014 and was previously a worldwide Board member for BKR International, a group of independent accounting firms.

Denis attended Scots College from 1953 to 1965 (MacKenzie House) and in 1965 was Captain of the 1st eleven Soccer team, a member of the A tennis team and played in the pipe band. He is also a former parent.

Jack Yan (Fergusson House, and Proxime Accessit in 1990) founded Jack Yan & Associates, which pioneered in a number of industries, including font software and online publishing. He is co-chair of the Medinge Group, a think-tank in Sweden devoted to cutting-edge, humanistic branding. He has authored or co-authored numerous books, including Beyond Branding, Typography and Branding, and, most recently, Brands with a Conscience. He has been on the Collegian’s executive committee since 2012.

Ever since finishing Scots in 2003 where James was a border he has kept busy setting up businesses, trekking with local militia in Laos and volunteering both locally and abroad.  James is the founder of Motif, a specialist investment and business strategy service that supports growth companies in their move towards a more equitable and sustainable world.

Brad attended Scots from 1986 until 1989, then graduated with a BA / LLB from Otago.   After starting his career as a lawyer in Wellington, and a stint in London, he is now a partner at Chapman Tripp (Wellington).  He has been a member of the College Board from 2014 and is currently Deputy Board Chair.  Brad has one son attending the college.

Jono (Jonathon) Bushell attended Scots from 1981 – 1983. While starting his career in print & graphic design he has transitioned to horticulture and property development. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge in setting up and the management of businesses in New Zealand and overseas. Jono currently has two son’s attending Scots.

William attended Scots College from 2008 to 2016 alongside his brother Michael and cousin Hugo, who followed in the footsteps of their grandfather, father, and uncles. William left Scots to study software engineering in Dunedin. After working for Cookie Time at the end of his first year of university, William found his new passion in business and data analytics. He has now finished a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Information Systems and Management. William is currently employed as an Account Executive for a specialist software company, Integration Works. His spare time is spent working as a Clay Bird Shooting host at BoomRock.

When at Scots Andy visited the Careers Office, but in his own mind he had already decided he wanted to be a Chef. Starting at the bottom as a Kitchen hand at the Burma Motor Lodge Wellington (now Malvina Major Retirement Village) he completed his City and Guilds of London chef qualification. He worked in various restaurants and hotels around Wellington and Melbourne, Australia before returning to Wellington where he retrained in electrical appliance servicing. Now he fixes office equipment and loves the new challenges that present themselves everyday.