David Bowser (Fr’90) was elected to succeed Paddy Handbury (M’72) as Chair of the Geelong Grammar School Council on Monday 17 November at Timbertop.
Paddy formalised his retirement as Chair of School Council at Monday’s Council meeting. Paddy has served as Chair for the past six years and has been a member of Council for 15 years, including four years as Chair of the Foundation Board. David was duly elected to succeed Paddy as Chair. David has been a member of Council for almost three years, most recently serving as Chair of the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee. “David brings a unique combination of educational insight, commercial acumen, and a strong sense of service,” Paddy said. “He has developed a strong synergy and purposeful partnership with our Principal, Rebecca Cody, and I couldn’t be happier to be leaving Council knowing the School will be guided by such exceptional and exciting leadership.”
David is the founder and CEO of Curio Group; a consulting and technology firm focused on learning and development. Following a successful career as a neuroscientist at Cambridge and Melbourne universities, David made the move to management consulting, initially with the Nous Group, before starting Curio in 2017. David holds a PhD in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Melbourne, an MBA from Melbourne Business School, and a Graduate Diploma in Internet and Web Technologies from RMIT University. “My belief in the transformational power of education, shaped by my own experience at GGS, underpins a commitment to ensuring the School continues to flourish for generations to come,” David said.
The School’s governing Council is formed of 10 members who serve in a voluntary capacity, plus the Principal in an ex-officio role. Members are nominated to Council and include Old Geelong Grammarians, current and past parents, educators, business executives and a representative of the Anglican Church. Follow the link to learn more about the School’s Leadership and Governance: https://www.ggs.vic.edu.au/explore/leadership-governance/