Foundation

Personal Background
General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd) is one of Australia’s most respected military leaders and public servants. He served as Australia’s 26th Governor-General from 2014 to 2019 and has dedicated his life to service of the nation. Sir Peter is married to Lady Lynne Cosgrove, a passionate community advocate, and together they have four sons and a number of grandchildren.

Professional Experience
Sir Peter enjoyed a distinguished 40-year career in the Australian Army, rising to the rank of General and serving as Chief of the Defence Force. He first came to national prominence as Commander of the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET) in 1999, leading a multinational mission that helped restore peace and stability in the region. His earlier service in the Vietnam War earned him the Military Cross (MC) for gallantry. In recognition of his leadership and service to Australia, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia and later advanced to Knight of the Order of Australia (AK), and was also appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).

Following his military career, Sir Peter served as Governor-General of Australia, representing the nation at home and abroad while championing community engagement, service and national unity.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Sir Peter is a proud Old Boy of Waverley College, graduating in 1964. As Patron of the Waverley College Foundation, he supports the Foundation’s mission to strengthen the future of the College through philanthropy and community generosity, helping ensure that future generations of students benefit from the same transformative educational opportunities that shaped his own journey.

Personal Background
Dr Brett Courtenay grew up in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and has spent most of his life living in the Coogee and Randwick areas. He and his wife Susan recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They have two daughters working in health and education, and Brett now also enjoys seeing his grandson experience life as a Waverley student. Outside his professional career, Brett has a long-standing interest in photography, woodworking and travel.

Professional Experience
After completing his HSC at Waverley College, Brett commenced work at the University of Sydney’s medical school and later completed his internship at St Vincent’s Hospital. He undertook surgical training at St Vincent’s before specialising in orthopaedic surgery. Brett also completed postgraduate study in North America focusing on ligament reconstruction. He spent the majority of his career at St Vincent’s Hospital, working across both public and private practice while contributing to medical education and research through teaching roles with UNSW and the University of Notre Dame.

Brett also served for 12 years in the Australian Army Reserve, completing several overseas deployments including humanitarian missions and operational service in Afghanistan. He concluded his military service as Senior Health Advisor to the 2nd Division at Randwick, retiring with the rank of Colonel.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Brett began his association with Waverley College in 1957 and spent his entire schooling there, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle who were also Old Boys. His connection to the College was strengthened through the influence of the inspirational teacher Percy Watson. Today, as Chair of the Waverley College Foundation, Brett is committed to helping preserve the College’s traditions while supporting initiatives that will benefit future generations of Waverley students.

Personal Background
Andrew Maloney grew up in Centennial Park and attended Emanuel Woollahra Preschool and Holy Cross Woollahra before commencing at Waverley College in 1975. He graduated in 1983 and was actively involved in debating and cadets during his school years. Andrew later completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at the University of New South Wales, majoring in Marketing. He now lives in Camp Cove with his family, and his daughter attends Kincoppal–Rose Bay.

Professional Experience
Andrew’s career has focused on building services and platforms for young people. While at university he founded Student Services Australia, which launched initiatives including the Computers for Students finance program. The company later created StudentVIP.com.au, the Lost On Campus app and HighSchoolTutors.com.au. For two decades, the firm also managed on-campus Orientation Week marketing campaigns for organisations including Apple, Commonwealth Bank and Microsoft. Andrew later founded Flatmates.com.au, which was sold to REA Group, and is also a co-founder of Roomies.com. More recently, he founded Student Super, a superannuation fund designed specifically for young Australians.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Andrew’s connection to Waverley College spans generations. His father, Peter Maloney, was Dux of the College in 1945. Andrew attended the College from 1975 to 1983 and was a founding member of the Waverley College Foundation.

Personal Background
Natalie Tharenou was born and raised in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and completed her schooling within the local Catholic education system. She is the mother of four children and enjoys spending time with family and friends along Sydney’s coastline. Natalie is also actively involved in community service and has served for many years as Treasurer for both a church and a local Anglican school.

Professional Experience
Natalie is a qualified Chartered Accountant and recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning at the University of Technology Sydney. Her professional career began in a Big Four accounting firm, specialising in Audit and Assurance. She currently works as an education professional at UNSW College and UTS, where she teaches accounting, finance and business subjects. Natalie has also played a key role in fundraising initiatives supporting the construction of a new church and college in Sydney.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Natalie has three sons attending Waverley College across the Junior and Senior Schools. She is passionate about education and continuous improvement and is motivated to contribute to the Foundation Board to support the College’s future development. Natalie is particularly enthusiastic about the planned Science and Innovation Centre and looks forward to helping strengthen Waverley’s future-focused learning environment.

Personal Background
Michael Jaeger is a member of the Class of 1991 and grew up in Bondi, attending Waverley College from Year 5. He and his wife, Justine, are active members of the local Waverley parish community. They have three sons, all of whom have attended the College.

Professional Experience
Michael has built a 30-year career in financial services, holding senior leadership roles with organisations including AMP, Challenger and Generation Life.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Michael has contributed extensively to the Waverley community for more than two decades. He has served the Old Boys’ Union in several roles, including President and Treasurer, and was previously Vice President of the Parents and Friends Association. He also supported the merger of the P&F and Mothers’ Club to establish the Waverley College Parents Association.

Personal Background
Samantha Mott has lived in the Bondi area for most of her life. She attended St Charles Primary School before completing her secondary education at St Clare’s College. Samantha and her family divide their time between Bondi and their family hobby farm near Goulburn, where they enjoy the opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature. She is the mother of two sons who both attend Waverley College, having begun their journey in the Junior School. During the winter months, rugby is a major part of family life, and Samantha has volunteered as a team manager for Randwick rugby teams over many years.

Professional Experience
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and has more than 25 years of teaching experience. Her career has focused on early childhood education, particularly within independent schools across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. She has held leadership roles including Director of Prep in an early learning centre and Coordinator of Technology for Prep to Year 2. Samantha’s teaching philosophy is strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasises collaboration between children, educators and families. She currently works part-time in an Executive Release position within an Early Learning Centre at a Catholic independent school.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Samantha has longstanding connections to Waverley College. Her brother attended the College, and her husband and his brothers are proud Old Boys. Her association with the College continued when her eldest son commenced in the Junior School. Passionate about boys’ education, Samantha values the strong sense of community, wellbeing and opportunity that Waverley provides. Her motivation to serve on the Foundation Board comes from a desire to contribute meaningfully to a community that has played an important role in her family’s life.

Personal Background
Dr Walter Jarvis grew up in Bondi Junction as the eldest of four brothers, all of whom attended Waverley College. His family home was a welcoming gathering place for classmates after school, reflecting the strong community connections that shaped his early years. Walter and his wife have lived in Roseville for more than 45 years, where they raised two children and now enjoy time with their six grandchildren.

Professional Experience
Walter’s professional life has spanned two complementary careers in general management and academia. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, teaching postgraduate courses in leadership and ethics. His work focuses on strengthening judgment and responsibility in complex societal and organisational settings.

Connection and Contribution to the College
As an Old Boy, Walter has remained deeply connected to Waverley College. His graduating class helped establish the Dr P.J.R. (Percy) Watson Teaching Excellence Fund, now one of the Foundation’s key pillars. Since 2020 the fund has supported more than twenty awards and five Watson Medals promoting postgraduate education and teaching excellence. Walter views his service on the Foundation Board as an opportunity to give back to a community that shaped him and to support future generations of Waverley students and educators.

Personal Background
Lisa Stamatelatos grew up in Maroubra and attended St Clare’s College. She and her husband, a proud Old Boy of Waverley College, have two children and share a strong connection to the Waverley community that spans more than 45 years.

Professional Experience
Lisa is an executive leader with more than 20 years of experience across education, employment programs and community initiatives in both the public and private sectors. She previously served as Principal of a school supporting disadvantaged students in Western Sydney, an experience that strengthened her commitment to ensuring young people have access to quality education and opportunities to reach their full potential.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Lisa is proud to serve on the Waverley College Foundation Board, which encourages the generosity of the College community to support initiatives that strengthen opportunities for students and secure the future of the College.

Personal Background
Pasquale Guerrera grew up in Pagewood and Maroubra. As the son of immigrant parents, he was encouraged from a young age to embrace the opportunities available in Australia and to participate fully in sport and community life. Inspired by the example of his hardworking parents, Pasquale has remained actively involved in community organisations including sporting clubs and surf life saving.

Professional Experience
Pasquale is a Chief Financial Officer with more than 35 years of experience in financial services and investment banking across Australia and Asia. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and a Diploma of Applied Finance from FINSIA. Pasquale is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Pasquale is a proud Old Boy of the Class of 1987, with strong family ties to the College including his brother (Class of 1990) and his son who graduated in 2016. After serving seven years on the College Advisory Council, including a period as Chair, he joined the Foundation Board to continue supporting the College community and ensure the Waverley ethos continues to evolve for future generations.

Personal Background
Helen Squadrito grew up in South Coogee and attended St Catherine’s School in Waverley. She maintains a strong connection to the local community and enjoys spending time with family and travelling whenever possible, usually with a good book in hand.

Professional Experience
Helen has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specialising in institutional client service and relationship management. She works with major institutional investors including superannuation funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices and endowments across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. Her role focuses on building strong client relationships, stakeholder management, operational due diligence and client reporting.

Helen holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, majoring in Economics, Finance and Marketing.

Connection and Contribution to the College
Helen is the parent of a son at Waverley College and values the strong sense of community and opportunity the school provides its students. She joined the Foundation Board to help support the College’s long-term vision and ensure future generations can benefit from the same opportunities.

Personal Background
Graham Leddie is the Principal of Waverley College and a committed educational leader with a strong connection to the mission of Catholic education. He is passionate about building inclusive school communities where young people are encouraged to grow in character, confidence and purpose.

Professional Experience
Graham has extensive experience in educational leadership across Catholic schools in New South Wales. Prior to his appointment at Waverley College, he held a number of senior leadership roles within the Catholic education system, including positions focused on strategic development, school improvement and faith formation. His leadership approach emphasises high standards of teaching and learning, student wellbeing and the development of young people who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

Connection and Contribution to the College
As Principal, Graham plays a key role in shaping the vision and strategic direction of Waverley College. As a member of the Waverley College Foundation Board, he works closely with the Foundation to strengthen philanthropic support for the College, ensuring future generations of students continue to benefit from outstanding educational opportunities grounded in the Edmund Rice tradition.