About Bond University

Bond University

University Governance

Chancellor

Trevor C Rowe AM

FCIS, FAICD, ACPA

One of Australia’s most eminent business leaders, Mr Rowe has served on the Bond University Council since March 2003 and was appointed Chancellor in May 2003.

As Chairman, Rothschild Australia Limited, his work involves dealing with major corporates in advisory or capital raising roles, and undertaking strategic advice for Rothschild.

Having held senior positions with the Arab Malaysian Development Bank and the Private Investment Company in Asia, Mr Rowe established Salomon Brothers’ office in Australia in 1983 and subsequently filled senior roles with the company in Australia, Asia and New York.

He is also Chairman of the Queensland Investment Corporation (funds management), Queensland BioCapital Fund (biotech venture capital fund), United Group Limited (telecommunications services), as well as a Director if the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd and a Member of the Board of Guardians of the Future Fund.

In April 2003, Mr Rowe was awarded the Commonwealth of Australia Centenary Medal for “distinguished service to the finance industry” and, in June 2004, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for “his contribution to the investment banking sector and as a contributor to the formulation of public policy, to higher education and to the community.”

Former Chancellors

  • Mrs Imelda Roche Acting Chancellor 5 August 1999 to 25 November 1999
    Chancellor 25 November 1999 to 30 May 2003
  • Dr Paul Scully-Power
    Chancellor 1 January 1998 to 5 August 1999
  • Professor Harry Messel CBE
    Chancellor 3 April 1992 to 31 December 1997
    Executive Chancellor 7 February 1993 to 2 March 1996
  • Miss Elizabeth Nosworthy
    Acting Chancellor from March 1990
    Chancellor 1991 to 11 February 1992
  • Sir Sydney Schubert
    From inception in 1987 to 13 March 1990