Scots Collegians Executive Committee

David Lambie attended Scots College from 1975-1987 and was Head Prefect in his final year. He graduated from Canterbury University and is a Principal and Director of a property consulting practice. David is also a member of the Scots College Society.

After a number of years working in investment banking overseas, James returned to New Zealand in 2011, and is currently a partner in Tonnant Partners, a boutique investment banking and corporate advisory company based in Wellington. James is a proud Scots College Past Student (1983-1989) and Glasgow House supporter. James’ father Nigel was at Scots (1961-1965) and, along with wife Sylvie James, is also a Scots parent.

Sam (2005-2009) joined us as our new Treasurer in 2024. He has a BCom from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington where he majored in Accountancy and is currently studying for a Law degree. Sam’s current role is at VUWSA (Student union at Victoria University) doing accounting, administration, and payroll. Sam is looking forward to working with the SCA, applying his financial knowledge to the role and getting involved again with the school he loved attending as a student!

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.

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 focussed on employer/employee relations, changing 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.

George Fairbairn J.P. is 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.

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.

Manraj graduated from the College in 2017. He is currently in his final year of a Conjoint Degree of Law and Commerce, majoring in Information Systems and Chinese at Victoria University of Wellington.

While at Scots, Manraj was in Plimmer House, Captain of the Prem A Debating Team, and College Prefect. Having successfully won the Old Boys Debate, twice as a member of the College team, he is always excited to change allegiances and participate from the other side.

With the Collegians Executive, he works in the Events subcommittee and looks forward to connecting different generations of students

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 sons attending Scots.

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.

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.

Alex (2015-2022) is a committee member of the SCA. He is currently in his second year studying for a Bachelor of Laws conjoint with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Māori Studies at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. Alex attended Scots along with his twin brother and has a younger brother attending the College now, so still feels very connected. He has thoroughly enjoyed engaging with Collegian events such as the Collegians vs Students debate, both as a student and a Collegian in 2024 against his own brother! Alex is very grateful to be given an opportunity to join the Executive Committee and is very much looking forward to getting stuck in.