2025 Careers Committee
Andrew Bonwick
Coordinator
Andrew Bonwick has had a career history in Finance for 25 years and then moved into the property / Owners Corporation industry over 12 years ago.
He is the current Owner of BDeL Body Corporate Management. Operating since 2013, BDeL manages in excess of 300 Owners Corporations and prides themselves on their customer service and ability to deal with the complexities that Owners Corporations bring. Owners Corporation have many issues that a skilled Manager is important for the harmony of its tenants and the day to day functionality of the property. Whether it be working through disputes among neighbours, building defects and VCAT matters etc, BDeL can assist in all facets of Owners Corporation Management ensuring the property remains compliant.
The Bonwick family have had a long history with the OHAFC going back to Andrews father Jim joining the club in the late 60’s as a player who would go on to play over 200 games. He would go onto coach and be a long term administrator and continues on as a time keeper for the club. Andrew would go on to be a player, a Premiership Reserves Coach(2001) and President of the club.
Russell Davidson
Russell Davidson is the Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Haileybury, a position he has held since 2008. In this role, he oversees both the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Old Haileyburians Association, which comprises 20,000 members, and the Haileybury Foundation, which raises over $1 million annually to support scholarships and building projects. He holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Business (Sport Management).
A proud Haileybury alumnus, Russell graduated in 1986. He has had three children attend the school: Charlotte (OH 2021), Michaela (OH 2023), and Ned, who is currently in Year 10.
Brede Seccull
Brede graduated from Haileybury College in 2011 and commenced his senior playing career with Old Haileybury in 2012 and is still a member of the senior team. Brede completed his Bachelor of Laws Degree in 2017, graduating with First Class Honours. He then practised as a Litigation Lawyer from 2018 to 2022, representing clients in various jurisdictions, including VCAT and the Supreme Court of Victoria.
In July 2022, Brede transitioned into the recruitment industry with Sharp&Carter, specialising in FMCG Sales Recruitment. Since joining the company, he has earned three promotions in just three years. Brede is now a Director of the Sales Recruitment Business and leads the Mid to Senior Sales recruitment division, overseeing national sales roles with a focus on consumer goods. His expertise includes recruiting for positions such as National Account Manager, National Business Manager, Head of Customer, Head of Sales, and Sales Directors. Known for his commitment to excellence and an elite work ethic, Brede consistently delivers exceptional results in every aspect of his role.
Brenton Loughnan
Brenton Loughnan began his career in Management Consulting at Grant Thornton after completing a Master of Management & Finance, with the opportunity made possible through a connection facilitated by the Old Haileyburians Association (OHA). After a year, he transitioned to KPMG, where he has spent the past five years specialising in M&A Financial Due Diligence, Post-Deal Value Creation, and Restructuring within the Deal Advisory practice.
A passionate contributor to the OHA community, Brenton played for and served on the general committee of the OHA Cricket Club for several seasons following his graduation from Haileybury. He now continues his involvement as a member of the OHA Council.
Grateful for the support he has received through the OHA network, Brenton is committed to giving back to the community in any way he can.
Mark Coad
Mark Coad is Chief Executive Officer at IPG Mediabrands Australia, one of this countries largest adverting and media agency groups. He holds industry Board positions on the Media Federation of Australia (MFA) as Chairman, on Association for Data-driven Marketing & Advertising (ADMA), he is a Board Director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and he is on the Board of Trustees of the Commando Welfare Trust. He is also a longstanding mentor for The Marketing Academy’s scholarship series. Coad joined Omnicom Group in 2003, first as managing director of OMD Melbourne and later as CEO of OMD Australia, where he led the business to prominence. He was later CEO of the creative agency Clemenger Harvie Edge. In 2012, he returned to the media as CEO of PHD Australia. Under his tenure, it won multiple Agency and Employer of The Year awards. He joined IPG Mediabrands as CEO of Australia in February 2020, which includes Initiative, UM, Mediahub and Kinesso within the group. He has a Bachelor of Business majoring in Quantitative Analysis and Applied Economics. Coad is a people-focussed leader determined to create the right outcomes for his team, as a result many of his protégés have become the most in-demand professionals in the industry.
Adam Kirkwood-Scott
Being grateful and making the most of each day is a statement Adam holds closely.
Adam’s loyalty to his clients is an aspect of his role that he cherishes and does not take lightly. He believes it’s important to thoroughly know and understand the people you’re working with; he fully entrenches himself into his clients’ situations so he can offer the highest level of advice. Planning for the future is something he believes is a critical step in achieving success.
He is able to offer SMEs a holistic view to their business, thanks to his broad experience in accounting, tax and superannuation. He prides himself on providing advice that takes into account all aspects of their affairs.
He has delivered professional services across a wide range of industries including hospitality, motor vehicle smash repair, horse thoroughbred breeding, horse racing and training, property development/construction, residential and commercial real estate and retail.
‘Providing a personalised approach for my clients is part of who I am’.
Adam’s friendly demeanour ensures that those around him feel comfortable to approach and talk to him at any time.
Steven Lawrence
An Australian owned and operated recruitment company that specialises in providing human resource services to industrial and horticulture industries.
Complete, customised labour hire services with exceptional permanent placement focus and workforce management. Candidate and client focused, United Recruiting Solutions provide the best service and solutions for any industry. Renowned for a team orientated environment with a structure that boasts work ready attitudes and professionalism unmatched in the current market of recruitment.
Exceptional attraction and retention methods source only the best candidates. United Recruiting Services' ambition is to provide clients with experienced and suitable candidates who are prepared to contribute to a productive, safe and harmonious work environment.
Matthew Dwyer
Matt's unique combination of commercial experience has delivered sustainable growth for globally recognised brands in both the FMCG and sports sectors, across the markets of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the USA. Directly employed by organisations that include Cadbury Schweppes, Lion Nathan, Nestle, Mars, Cricket Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board and Tennis Australia, as well as driving beneficial commercial partnerships with bodies that include Diageo, Red Bull, Sky Sports UK, Major League Baseball, the England FA, England Golf, AFL, Rugby Australia and Netball Australia, Matt’s extensive learnings in relation to business development, brand building and leadership have been gleaned from some of the most successful organisations in the world. A natural collaborator, Matt’s managers would attest that his achievements have been underpinned by an ability to quickly establish strong, mutually-beneficial stakeholder partnerships. He thrives when leading teams and believes passionately in the benefits of fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.
His approach is insight led and consumer centric - and in more recent times, when combined with a deep understanding of the global sporting ecosystem, delivers the societal and commercial benefits of engaging participants and fans at scale.