Our People

BA (Hons) MBA GradDipEd MAICD

Marianne Stillwell is the Chair of the Foundation and was the President of the Wesley College Council from 2006 to 2022.  In her professional career, Marianne spent 12 years in finance management roles with Ford Credit Australia Limited, and has 10 years of secondary teaching experience in Catholic and independent schools. In 2024, Marianne and her family sold their company specialising in prestige motor vehicle retail concluding her roles as Executive Director of the Stillwell Family Council and Director of Stillwell Motor Group, and completed her term as Chair of the Board of Management of Independent Schools Victoria (ISV). Marianne’s daughter graduated in 2021, and her two sons completed their education at Wesley in 2017 and 2014.

BA (Hons)  MPsych MAPS (OW1990)

Nicki Lefkovits has been involved in the Wesley College Foundation since 2012 and has served as Chair of the Foundation since 2018.  She has been a member of Financial and Risk Management Commitee and a parent representative member of Council. She has previously served on not-for-profit sporting
boards. Nicki has also advised company board directors in various industries on a range of professional issues.

Nicki has been a Psychologist for over 25 years with a broad range of psychological experience across many disciplines. She owned and ran her own private practice for many years. Much of Nicki’s current work is in the education sector, working with students, school staff and parents.

Nicki is a passionate (OW1990). She has two daughters and a son. Her eldest daughter and son have graduated and her youngest child is a current student at Wesley.

Peter Mastos (OW1990) joined the Wesley College Council in 2020. Peter is a senior business leader with more than 25 years of experience in management consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate transformations. He is a Founding Partner at Sayers (founded in 2020), a modern advisory and investment business designed for the new economy, backed by Australian and US private capital. Prior to joining Sayers, Peter was a Senior Partner at PwC Australia, and was a member of PwC’s Global Deals Leadership team. Peter has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia since 1996, and completed the INSEAD Executive Leadership Program in 2010. He is also a current member of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Development Board.

Bsc (Hons) MSc PhD FAA

Professor Rachel Webster AO has taught Astrophysics, Astronomy and Physics for more than 20 years and is a member of faculty at the University of Melbourne. Professor Webster is a well-respected member of her field, the author of more than 200 academic publications and a regular presenter at international conferences. Professor Webster currently leads an astrophysics research group at the University of Melbourne, consisting of more than 60 research students and staff.

Professor Webster has also been awarded a place on the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll, is a board member of Astronomy Australia Limited and an honorary fellow of the Astronomical Society of Australia.

BA(Hons), Dip Ed, MEd, MACE (OW1985)

Nicholas Evans is Wesley’s 17th Principal. Nick has a long association with Wesley College both as a student and in teaching and leadership roles spanning 20 years. Following five years as Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School at Melbourne Grammar School, Nick returned to Wesley as an accomplished leader.  He has experience in contemporary curriculum development, in the implementation of academic and cocurricular programs to complement a holistic education and in building connected relationships with staff, students and community. Nick also brings to Wesley extensive experience in coeducational and residential schooling, teacher appraisal and the development of programs to support teaching excellence.

Peter Harrison (OW1969), served the College Council for 22 years, including four years as President. Peter is also a past President of the Wesley College Foundation, the Chair of the College Finance Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Chair of the College Strategy Committee.