Our Foundation

David Boyd is an experienced executive and company director with a background in specialised manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products, with a strong focus on international markets. He has been part of the St Andrew’s College community for over 20 years, both as a parent and as Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors.

David is a founding shareholder and current director of Foot Science International Ltd, and serves as an independent director for several private New Zealand companies. He is Chairperson of the national Board of Export New Zealand and a long-standing member of the Beachheads Advisory Board for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

David is committed to preparing future generations to meet the demands of a changing world. “I have a particular interest in things that haven’t happened yet… and how we make sure that our children and their children will be ready to deal with the challenges we haven’t thought of.”

Matthew Lancaster attended St Andrew’s College from 1980 to 1984. He began his career in law before moving into the corporate trust industry, where he co-founded and served as Managing Director of Foundation Corporate Trust, New Zealand’s only standalone, full-service supervisory business.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Canterbury and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History and Art History at the University of Auckland. Matthew brings a unique blend of legal, corporate, and academic experience to the Board.

Now based in Auckland, Matthew maintains strong ties to the College and is committed to supporting its continued growth and excellence.

Richard Smith is a proud Old Collegian, having attended St Andrew’s from 1980 to 1984. During his time at the College, he was Deputy Head Prefect, Drum Sergeant in the Pipe Band, and goalkeeper for the First XI football team. He later returned as a boarding house and Pipe Band tutor.

Richard holds Law and Commerce degrees from the University of Canterbury and is a Partner at Duncan Cotterill, where he also serves as Chairman of the firm’s Board and Partnership. His legal expertise and leadership experience are valuable assets to the Foundation.

In addition to his role at St Andrew’s, Richard is a trustee for several charitable organisations, including the Lamar Charitable Trust, the Halberg Endowment Fund, and the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust.

Mark Mulholland attended St Andrew’s from 1969 to 1972, where he was active in the Pipe Band, cricket, rugby, and performing arts. A former prefect, he has remained closely connected to the College through the Old Collegians Association, serving as President from 2016 to 2018.

Mark has farmed crops for over 45 years and dairy for nine, following his studies at Lincoln College. He has held leadership roles in numerous agricultural and community organisations, including the Foundation for Arable Research and the New Zealand Agricultural Show Canterbury Committee.

His deep roots in the rural sector and long-standing commitment to the College community bring valuable perspective and continuity to the Board.

Tom Stanley attended St Andrew’s from 2003 to 2007, where he was a Prefect, Head of Sport, and Head of Peer Support. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Canterbury and began his career as a structural engineer during the Canterbury Earthquake response.

Tom later pursued a Master’s degree at the University of Cambridge, where he also earned a Varsity Match Blue in rugby. He then worked in financial markets in London and Hong Kong, holding senior roles at Citibank in Prime and Delta One Sales Trading.

Returning to New Zealand in 2021, Tom joined Amicus Group as a Partner and Director, specialising in Investment Advisory. He brings a wealth of international experience and a deep understanding of leadership and innovation to his role on the Board.