School Board

BEng (Hons), BCom 

Peter brings a strong professional and financial skill set to the Ruyton Board, with over 20 years’ experience as an investment banker in Australia and the UK. A Founding Partner of financial services company Barrenjoey, Peter specialises in advisory and capital market transactions. Prior to this role, he was an Executive Director at UBS. 

Peter has been a member of the Ruyton Board since 2019, joined The Ruyton Foundation Committee in 2017 (Foundation Chair since 2021) and was appointed to the role of Board President in 2023.

MBA (Hons), BEng 

Bruce is a partner with SPP, a high-impact management consultancy firm with market leading capabilities in the education, government and private sector. A former strategy consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, Bruce was Chief Operating Officer for the ASX listed Skilled Group and worked in R&D and ran manufacturing facilities for Kraft Food. Bruce has also held several senior executive roles at the University of Melbourne, including leading the University's international and domestic recruiting through the successful implementation of the Melbourne Model. 

With more than 20 years’ consulting and operational capabilities in education, Bruce has commercial expertise in developing increasing student engagement and outcomes through research and innovation, with specialised knowledge in the interface between digital opportunities and data. 

Bruce has been a member of the Ruyton Board since 2017.

GAICD

David Bidmead is CEO (United States) of Marsh, a global insurance broker and risk advisor company. A proven leader and visionary change agent with global experience in insurance brokerage, risk advisory management and corporate governance skills, David’s record of accomplishments includes two years as Marsh's US West Zone Leader and four years as Marsh's Pacific Region Head and CEO of Australia. 

Joining the Ruyton Board in 2022, David is a member of the Governance Committee.

GAICD, LLB, BA

Chris is currently the Executive General Counsel and Company Secretary for Service Stream Limited (an ASX200 utilities and telecommunications contractor). In his role, Chris works closely with the Board, Managing Director and the Executive Management team on legal, compliance, risk and governance related matters. 

With over 20 years’ professional experience, Chris has previously held senior legal positions in the construction industry and worked in the construction and projects divisions of leading private practice international law firms in Australia and the Middle East. 

Chris has been a member of the Ruyton Board since 2019.

LLB (Hons), BEc 

As General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Future Fund (Australia's sovereign wealth fund), Cameron advises the Chair and senior management personnel on legal, governance and governmental matters. 

Previously a Partner and Board Member at law firm Allens Linklaters, Cameron has 25 years’ experience in corporate law, with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, equity capital markets and corporate governance. 

Cameron has been a member of the Ruyton Board since 2016.

MBA, BCom

Caroline is the national leader of the Deloitte Actuaries and Consultants practice, the financial services sector leader for Consulting and a member of the Deloitte Consulting Executive team in Australia. She has over 20 years’ experience in the Australian financial services industry, including M&A, Appointed Actuary roles, capital management, product development and pricing. 

On top of her role in Australia, Caroline is also the Deloitte Asia Pacific Actuarial leader and brings experience in actuarial and financial services consulting, mergers and acquisitions, risk and capital management and insurance to the Board. 

Joining the Ruyton Board in 2022, Caroline is also a member of the Finance Committee.

Old Ruytonian (Dickenson, 1998)
GAICD, MBA, BCom

Sascha is an experienced digital, technology and business executive with strong track record of leading transformation, delivering innovative solutions and building high-performing multidisciplinary teams across complex regulated environments.

She brings deep expertise in digital and technology strategy, business transformation, customer experience and change management, underpinned by strong commercial acumen and stakeholder leadership.

For over 20 years Sascha has held executive management positions in the banking sector and is currently General Manager Customer Identity & Digital Security at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Throughout her career, she has worked closely with senior executives and diverse stakeholders to translate business strategy into practical, customer focused outcomes.

Sascha was appointed to the Board in 2023 and is a member of the Governance Committee. 

GAICD, FGIA, BEc(Hons), LLB (Hons)

Commencing her career at Mallesons, Paula is an experienced legal and governance executive with more than 20 years' experience across the energy, resources and industrial sectors. She has enabled major commercial and operational initiatives and has extensive in-house legal expertise across corporate and commercial law, financing, competition law, and dispute resolution.

Prior to her current role as General Counsel & Company Secretary and General Manager Government & Regulatory Affairs at Lochard Energy, Paula held senior in-house legal roles at Incitec Pivot Limited (now Dyno Nobel Limited) and GE.

Paula joined the Board in 2026.

Kim Bence, the 14th Principal of Ruyton Girls’ School, is a highly respected educational leader with over 25 years of senior leadership experience across learning, wellbeing, and operations. A former Head of Campus and Deputy Principal, Kim is known for inspiring excellence and driving transformative change in diverse educational settings.

Holding a Master of Education and additional qualifications in Educational Neuroscience and Positive Psychology, Kim champions a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and respect. She is an active contributor to professional organisations, sharing insights and best practices at national and international conferences.

Kim’s authentic, collaborative, and future-focused leadership empowers individuals and teams to achieve high aspirations in learning, leading and living. Her passion for fostering a connection-centred learning community aligns seamlessly with Ruyton’s vision and values for the future.

Robert is a CPA with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Deakin University, a Certificate in Governance Practice & Administration, and completion of the AID course. An experienced Company Secretary, he has guided major capital works, financial planning, business operations and risk management across several institutions. Renowned for integrity, strategic insight and collaborative leadership, he excels in governance, compliance and building high-performing teams. His holistic approach spans swim schools, rowing programmes and community partnerships, aligning operational excellence with educational goals. Robert joins Ruyton Girls' School as Director of Business, further strengthening our business operations and strategic priorities ahead.