School Council

Mr James Stewart

School Council President
CPA, BBus (Accounting)

As a current parent, Mr Stewart is a management consultant with significant experience in both the public and private sectors. Mr Stewart is a facilities management advisor to governments across Australia and overseas on major social and economic infrastructure projects.

Ms Lucy Best-Jenkins
Deputy Chair of School Council

AAIA, RIBA (Part 3), BSc (Hons) Arch, Dip Arc

Ms Best-Jenkins is an UK trained architect with over 30 years’ experience working on a wide range of private and public sector projects in Australia and overseas. She specialises in project design, delivery, and execution, with a particular focus on business, culture, and strategy. She is founder of the architectural design practice Best Living. Ms Best-Jenkins is a current parent .

Mr Jay Doherty

Chair of Finance and Audit Committee
CA, Grad Dip (Chartered Accounting), BBus (Accounting and Management)

As a current parent, Mr Doherty is a results-focused, highly experienced financial executive and Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in private equity operations.

Dr Heather Schnagl AM

Chair of Governance and Risk

PhD, DEd (Honoris Causa), BSc (Hons), MEd, DipEd, FACE, FACEL, MAICD

Dr Schnagl was Principal at Ivanhoe Girl’s Grammar for nearly 20 years and has a wealth of experience in independent schools and governance. Dr Schnagl is a Member of the Advisory Board to La Trobe University Business Faculty and an Examining Chaplain of the Melbourne Diocese of the Anglican Church.

Mr Ross Symons

Past parent, Mr Symons is the CEO and founder of Big Ant Studios, the largest console gaming developer in Australia and is Vice President of the Game Developers Association of Australia. He is also a published author in the field of Information Technology. 

Mr Mogamad Louw
CISA, CIPM, BSc (Hons) Mathematics

Past parent, Mr Louw is a seasoned Cyber Security Senior Advisor with over 25 years of experience advising organisations, Boards, and regulators on matters of cyber security, strategy, technology and privacy. In addition, Mr. Louw serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for several local and international organisations.

Mr Stuart Hergt

FCPA, MAICD, BCom (Accounting and Management)

Mr Hergt brings a wealth of experience in financial management, governance, and operational excellence to his role as Company Secretary at Mentone Girls’ Grammar.

A Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), Mr Hergt holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Management from Deakin University. His professional credentials reflect a dedication to high standards of financial stewardship and corporate responsibility.