St Andrew’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Hoffmann as the new Chair of Council, succeeding Sasha James (Kovic) (Fr 2005) as of January 2025.
A distinguished alumnus of St Andrew’s College, Jeremy first arrived at College in 2003 while undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney. During his three years at College, he was an active member of the community, representing St Andrew’s in both rugby and cricket. In his final year, he served on the House Committee and managed the Highlander Bar, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to student life.
Jeremy brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served on the St Andrew’s College Council since October 2022. His long-standing involvement with the St Andrew’s College Alumni Society, where he has contributed as Treasurer for many years since 2011, further reflects his dedication to the College and its community. Originally from a farm near Albury, Jeremy has built a successful career in the financial sector. He is a Chartered Accountant and the Co-Founder of HK Partners, an advisory firm specialising in tax, financial, wealth management, and consultancy services for private families. His accounting career began in 2005 during his final year at College when he joined the audit division of HLB Mann Judd. Over the years, he gained extensive experience across consulting, business services, and wealth management, achieving his Chartered Accountant designation in 2008.
Jeremy’s deep understanding of St Andrew’s College, combined with his financial acumen and leadership experience, makes him a valuable asset to the College Council, ensuring that the College continues to thrive and uphold its strong traditions while fostering future growth.
Former Chair of Council, Sasha James (Kovic) said “Jeremy is such an asset for the College, he is an absolute gentleman with wonderful aspirations for our institution and the drive to execute. Council will continue to be well governed with Jeremy as Chair, and I look forward to seeing further enhancements to the St Andrew’s experience, facilities and endowments under Jeremy’s leadership.”
We recently caught up with Jeremy to find out more about our new Chair:
What attracted you to St Andrew’s College as a student?
Growing up in the country, I’d not had any exposure to Sydney at all. When I arrived at College, I was really taken with the history of the place and the size and scale of Main. I was also really drawn in by the passion and down-to-earth nature of the student volunteers who showed me around College on my first visit.
What are your favourite memories of College?
There is no one particular memory that stands out; it’s more a blend of the experiences I had and friendships I developed over my three years at College. If I had to pick one, it would be the valedictory dinner at the end of 3rd year. The sense of tradition and atmosphere is still embedded in my memory.
What changes have you observed in College since you were a student?
There have been a very large number of changes I’ve observed since my time as a student, which I think can be summarised by a continual pursuit of excellence across the board. It’s a testament to the students, staff, councillors and members of the broader community that College has been so successful in the 20-odd years since I started as a fresher.
You have already served College in many ways as a Councillor, on various Committees and the Alumni Society – what motivates you to do so?
Without being accepted to College, I really wouldn’t have had the opportunity to attend Sydney Uni. As such, I feel a deep sense of gratitude towards SAC and the friendships I made during my time. It’s important to me to see the College grow and continue on its path of cultural renewal and retain a sense of purpose with regard to providing a home away from home for students who may not be from Sydney.
What will be your main focus as Chair?
This will shift over time, but initially, it’ll be a focus on developing a strong working relationship with our new Principal, Dr Daniel Tyler.
This year College will have a new Principal and a new Chair at the same time. Do you anticipate any challenges?
We are very fortunate to have such a capable new Principal in Dr Daniel Tyler. The fact that Daniel has been a member of staff for the past two years will go a long way to alleviating the challenges that will inevitably present themselves along the way. We also have a highly skilled and aligned Council which will help immensely.
Anything else you would like to add?
I would like to pay special tribute to our former Chair, Sasha James. Sasha has given an extraordinary amount to College over the years and she’ll be very much missed.
The St Andrew’s College community congratulates Jeremy Hoffmann on his new role and looks forward to his leadership in the years to come.
You can get in touch with Jeremy by emailing principalassist@standrewscollege.edu.au