Senior Leadership Team
Dr Kevin Morris
Merle Boniface
BComm (Hons)
Megan Storey
Marianne Duston
Peter Cassie
Damon Emtage
BEd, MEd
The Trust Services Team
Under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Merle Boniface, the Trust Services team offers strategic and operational support to the Saint Kentigern organisation. A team of dedicated and capable people, Trust Services strives to foster alignment with our mission and values and ensure the delivery of business excellence in all non-educational facets of the organisation.
Merle Boniface, Chief Operating Officer
Turning around a university business school, supporting corporate best practices, advising business owners and playing a vital role in the merger of two banks, Merle has recently led the transformation of a large campus via a significant master plan.
She contributed to education with positions as President of ASBA NZ Inc., an ISNZ executive, and Chairman of ASBA Ltd, and she was recognised through national awards in New Zealand and Australia.
Merle holds two degrees, has completed leadership programmes at Harvard and Mount Eliza, has qualifications in banking, a Certificate of Company Direction from the NZ Institute of Directors and a Certificate in Governance and Risk Management through the Governance Institute of Australia.
Colin Bowring, Major Projects Manager
Colin's career spans two countries and three decades in property development, project management, and property oversight. From hands-on beginnings in design, development, and construction, his experience and passion have led him to high-value property asset management for diverse organisations and property portfolios.
Colin's previous role was with the Selwyn Foundation's retirement village portfolio, where he steered the development and strategic asset management across multiple villages in the North Island. His wealth of experience is integral to Saint Kentigern's mission of excellence.
Kay Forrester, Strategic Marketing Manager
Kay brings experience from her previous senior roles in advertising, marketing and general management. Her career spans offshore and New Zealand companies in the private and public sectors. Most recently, she was General Manager at The Brand Group and served as the Acting Group Manager at Auckland City Libraries.
Kay formulates and executes the organisational marketing strategy and plans for the Trust and four schools. Her role fosters our external reputation and builds positive community engagement. Her work enhances enrolment at each school and offers marketing guidance for senior leaders and managers to ensure the Saint Kentigern brand remains at the forefront of educational excellence and community connection.
Justin Browne, Property Manager
Justin takes on the task of overseeing the property portfolio and facilities at our Pakuranga Road and Shore Road campuses. With over 25 years of experience in various property sectors - commercial, retail, education, and residential - Justin brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.
His previous positions at Seattle Coffee Company, Starbucks UK Limited, Diocesan School for Girls, and Saint Cuthbert's College have provided him with valuable insights and expertise, both locally and internationally. Justin's dedication to maintaining and enhancing our campuses ensures that the Saint Kentigern environment remains in prime condition.
Rob Powell, Health and Safety Manager
With the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of our people being at the forefront of everything we do, Rob works with our leaders and front facing staff to ensure that we can safely carry out exciting and interesting activities as part of the Saint Kentigern experience.
Rob brings a strong portfolio of skills to his role and is a senior member of the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM) team. He is HASANZ registered as an NZISM Certified Professional and holds qualifications in Occupational Safety & Health, adult education, auditing and investigations, hazardous substances management, and emergency management.
Alison Denne, Financial Director
A career in finance and operations has seen Alison lead large, multi-national teams as well as sole charge responsibilities for smaller entrepreneurial ventures in both New Zealand and the UK. This diverse background equips her with financial versatility and a passion for people, community and continuous learning.
Alison's recent role was as Group CFO of Te Arawa Lakes Trust. Her credentials include a Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), which she achieved through Deloitte London.
Alison spearheads Saint Kentigern's financial stewardship. Her role encompasses financial reporting, systems efficiency and continuous improvement. She also collaborates closely with Saint Kentigern's senior leadership, offering financial insight to uphold standards of excellence in all financial matters.
Sandy Moore, Head of People & Culture
As Head of People & Culture Sandy is responsible for leading the HR strategy and cultivating a supportive work environment. She brings a wealth of HR experience from a range of sectors, including education (early childhood to university), local government, construction and manufacturing. Additionally, Sandy has successfully managed her own consulting business.
Sandy holds a Bachelor of Business Studies, Diploma in Teaching and Applied Management and a National Certificate in Adult Literacy. She has received national recognition for her work in adult literacy and won a major grant from Ako Aotearoa to research a collaborative approach to mentoring apprentices.
