Board Of Governors

CHAIRMAN

Mark was appointed as a Governor in 2021. He took over as Chair of the Governors in October 2022.

Mark was educated at St Michael’s, leaving in 1979 to attend Canford School in Dorset. He is a qualified lawyer and practised in London before moving to Jersey to work for one of the leading offshore firms. He qualified as an Advocate of the Royal Court on his return and was a partner in the Dispute Resolution team until his retirement in 2020. Mark is married to Carrie and they have four children, who were all educated at St Michael’s. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, tennis, cycling for charity and trips to Murrayfield.

Jacky was appointed as a Governor in 2021 and is a member of the Academic Committee.

Jacky read French and Physical Education at Birmingham University and then taught in London, before working in Sport and NHS administration. Jacky moved to Jersey in 1993 with her husband Phil and two daughters, who were both educated at St Michael’s. Jacky worked on a part-time basis at the school over a period of seven years.

A keen sportswoman, she has represented the Island, and enjoys many sports, speaking french, cookery and travel.

Keith was appointed as a Governor in November 2022 and is the Safeguarding Governor within the school.

He is a serving Headmaster at Willington Prep in Wimbledon. Having previously served as Deputy Headmaster at St John’s Northwood, Keith brings a wealth of experience to the Board having taught every age from Nursery to Upper Sixth over the past 28 years. He holds an MA in Computers in Education from King’s College.

Since joining Willington, Keith has driven the School forward with the move to 11+, co-education, the launch of the Nursery and the provision of in-house catering. Hailing from the Scottish Borders town of Melrose, Keith is married to Anne and they have four grown up children. In his spare time Keith enjoys cycling and is a keen musician, regularly playing in a band to raise money for charity.

Matt was appointed as a Governor in 2023. He is a member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee.

Matt is a Chartered Accountant, qualifying with Deloitte in London. Having moved back to Jersey in 2011, he is now a partner of Rawlinson & Hunter, Jersey. Outside of work, Matt has undertaken several voluntary positions: Chair – Jersey Community Relations Trust (States of Jersey Assembly appointment) (2019-2022); Treasurer – PWSA UK (current – appointed 2019); Treasurer – Cancer Research UK, Jersey branch (2012-2015).

Matt is an old boy, as is his father, and is married to Joanna. Two of their children are currently at St Michael’s.

Guy was appointed as a governor in 2024.

Guy is a past and current parent at the school. A lawyer by training, Guy has worked in London and Jersey in corporate finance for over thirty years and is currently a partner in one of the international off-shore firms’ Jersey practice. Guy is a Canadian and was educated at Upper Canada College in Toronto and McGill University in Montreal. He then studied law at the University of Cambridge before moving to London to start his career. In his spare time Guy enjoys spending time with his wife and children, reading and walking the family Vizsla.

Ed was appointed as a Governor in 2020. He has an Honours degree in History from the University of Southampton and holds an MBA from Ashridge Hult Business School.

Ed is an independent consultant and project manager who works with private sector organisations. This includes assisting high growth companies who require early-stage capital. Ed works with businesses from a range of commercial sectors, but focuses on technology companies. He is Deputy Group Chairman of Vantage, an insurance and pensions business based in Jersey and an NED of the Polygon Collective. He is also an NED of Calligo Limited, Jersey Sport and the President of EYECAN.

Chris was appointed as a Governor in 2017 and he is the Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee.

Chris has been a Senior School History Teacher for 18 years and a Prep School Headmaster (18 years at Abingdon Prep School and Edgeborough Prep School) He was the Chairman of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) from 2017 to 2020 and was the Founder of the IAPS consultancy. He remains a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and an Associate of Education Advisors (AOEA).

When he has some spare time, Chris enjoys being a playing member of the MCC and he is also Chairman of the Eton Fives Association.

Mark was appointed as a Governor in 2020. He is currently the Head Master of Epsom School, having been appointed in September 2024. Prior to this, he was Head Master at Dauntsey’s School. At The King’s School, Canterbury, he spent three years as the Lower Master (Senior Deputy Head).

Mark was educated at The Dragon, Shrewsbury School and Durham University. After completing his degree in Geography, and a PGCE, he returned to Shrewsbury. He taught Geography, was Master-in-Charge of Football, Fives and Cricket, and was a boarding Housemaster. He is married to Amber and they have three daughters. He has been a Governor of three Prep Schools – Yarlet Hall, The Ryleys and Brambletye – and is currently on the boards of Brambletye and Abingdon School.

Victoria became a school Governor in 2024 after moving to Jersey with her family in 2020. She is the Founder and CEO of Learn.je, an innovative educational platform, and has a background in education and business development. Actively involved in the local community, Victoria has volunteered with charities, collaborated on government initiatives, and served as a Board Member for the Jersey North School Advocacy Group. Passionate about inclusive education, she has led initiatives to improve educational outcomes and foster cultural awareness.

In her free time, Victoria enjoys exploring Jersey and participating in community events, and she is considering resuming her PhD studies.

Nick was appointed as a Governor in 1998. He is the Chair of the Finance and General Purposes Committee and was Chairman from 2010 to 2022.

Nicholas is a Chartered Accountant and qualified with Coopers & Lybrand in Jersey. He spent time in their London and Nairobi offices, before returning to Jersey to establish a management consultancy practice for the firm. He is currently a non-executive director for a number of companies, and his roles include chairman of the board and of the audit committee. Prior to this he was CFO/COO for the FirstRand Group’s offshore businesses, which included wealth and investment management, trust services and fund administration. Nicholas is an old boy and is married to Sue, and their four children were all educated at St Michael’s.