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Trinity College, the oldest residential college of the University of Melbourne, is a vibrant academic community comprising over 1,500 students and 260 staff from across Australia and around the world. Following the successful tenure of Professor Ken Hinchcliff, whom Perrett Laver assisted Trinity in appointing in 2015, the College once again engaged Perrett Laver to conduct a global search. The search sought an exceptional leader to serve as Trinity’s next Warden and Chief Executive Officer.
This comprehensive search encompassed senior academic and institutional leaders across Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The process focused on identifying individuals with the vision and capability to shape academic strategy, foster intellectual community, and oversee complex institutional operations. Individuals were identified who could navigate the unique intersection of academic and residential life, bringing a holistic and values-driven approach to student experience and development.
Reverend Professor Russell Goulbourne has been appointed as the 9th Warden of Trinity College, bringing exceptional academic credentials and extensive experience across leading tertiary institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Studies, and Doctor of Philosophy from Keble College, University of Oxford, and previously served at the University of Leeds (2000–2013) as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Professor of Early Modern French Literature, and Head of Department.
Russell’s leadership experience, alignment with the College’s vision and values, and evident enthusiasm for the Trinity community stood out throughout the selection process. An alumnus of the Trinity College Theological School and ordained in the Diocese of Melbourne in 2021, he is well positioned to lead Trinity as a globally excellent institution in service to the community.
I’m delighted to have been appointed as the ninth Warden of Trinity College, the University of Melbourne. I’m looking forward to joining the College in March 2026 and helping it to be the best it can be in the years to come
Throughout the selection process, Russell presented a compelling vision for Trinity’s future—as a globally excellent institution in service of the community
Growing Partnership
Perrett Laver has had a long-standing partnership with Trinity, having supported the College in several senior appointments since the placement of the outgoing Warden, Professor Ken Hinchcliff, in 2015. This includes the successful appointments of the Dean of the Residential College, Dean of the Theological School, and Director of the Indigenous Higher Education Centre.
Diverse Candidate Field
The search attracted a high-calibre and diverse field of candidates, each bringing distinctive experiences and perspectives to the shortlist.
James is a Partner & Sector Lead, Schools & Education Organisations, Australia.
James has an MBA with Excellence from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the UNSW Business School and undertook exchanges at the Moscow School of Management, SKOLKOVO, and Fudan University, Shanghai as part of his studies. James holds a BA in History from the University of Durham.
Prior to joining Perrett Laver, James worked in education for over 20 years where he held senior leadership positions in independent schools in Australia and the United Kingdom. James has also coached rugby at an elite level with the Scottish Rugby Union and Oxford University RFC.
Arturo Uriostegui is a Consultant in the Sydney office.
He was previously Head of Research for Perrett Laver in Australia. His experience of senior level executive search includes Senior Academic, Administrative, Chair and Professorial appointments globally in higher education and research. In addition, Arturo works extensively across the Schools Practice in senior level executive appointments, with a particular focus on the Australian market.
Arturo holds a BA in International Studies from the University of California San Diego, a Master of International Business from the University of New South Wales and an MBA (Executive) from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the UNSW Business School. Prior to joining Perrett Laver, he spent time as a tutor in universities in Hong Kong and private institutions in Latin America. Arturo is fluent in English, Spanish, & Portuguese and speaks conversational French.
