Board of Governors
Tim Bell
BSc (Hons), Ph.D
Board Chair
Tim Bell is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Canterbury. His main area of research is in Computer Science Education, and he was awarded the SIGSCE award for Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education in 2017 at the largest computing education conference in the world!
Although teaching computer science is his job, Tim also describes it as his passion. He loves to give students a vision for what they really want to do. Tim has always enjoyed working with young people and was an RA at Bishop Julius from 1985 to 1987. He joined the Board in 2005 to continue to be part of creating a home away from home for university students.
Outside of academia, Tim is an active musician, playing keyboard in bands, but also holding an A.T.C.L. in Pipe Organ performance.
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Stephanie Gunn
B.Com
Stephanie is a past resident of the hall, having resided from 2009 to 2011 and recently joined the Board in early 2023. She Completed a Bachelor or Commerce majoring in Accounting at the University of Canterbury in 2011. During this time she was a Residential Assistant and participated in the Student Volunteer Army following the earthquakes.
Stephanie is a Chartered Accountant and is employed by FarmRight as their Finance Manager. She has gained accounting experience in both New Zealand the the United Kingdom during her OE, working for clients across many sectors.
She is passionate about sport and enjoys playing netball, basketball, tennis and golf. Her golden retriever, Chester, keeps her busy in her spare time.
Yalini Sundralingam BSc (Hons), MSc
Yalini joined the Board in April 2016 after a long association with the Hall. Her journey began when she arrived in Christchurch in 1988, after completing Honours in Computer Science at the University of Adelaide. Yalini had a positive stay at the hall, describing the community as warm and caring.
She stayed at the Hall whilst studying a Masters in Computer Science at UC and then went on to become an RA for the duration of her studies.
Yalini is passionate about education and working with young people and is now working as a coordinating Senior Tutor at the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at University of Canterbury. She continues to give back to the Hall community with her voluntary position on the Board. In her spare time she enjoys film, food and wine.
Tim Lonsdale
B.Com
Tim has been a freelance business consultant since 2015 mostly in the New Zealand agri-sector. Tim’s passion lies in lifting New Zealand’s agricultural products out of commodity markets and into high-value branded goods and services through innovation and marketing.
Tim also has interests in commercial property with a number of associated directorships. Tim studied at Lincoln University completing a Bachelor of Commercial Management in Economics and Marketing. He has worked in a range of industries including tourism, textiles and applied research through to Chief Executive level.
In his spare time, Tim likes to mountain bike, ski and fly-fish and keep fit in the pool.
Peter Roborgh
M.Sc (Hons)
A graduate of Canterbury University and a former Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Peter has governance experience in education and a number of commercial businesses including an ASX listed company he started.
His career history spans senior management and company leadership positions in several different markets, typically for growth businesses launching new propositions or facing significant market change.
Each of his adult children had their first university year in a hall of residence (as he did) and he recognises the meaningful benefits a supportive and enjoyable environment can have at this life stage.
Peter is a strong supporter of maintaining interests beyond academic ones. He particularly enjoys outdoor pursuits and is a keen mountain biker.
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Phil Ryan
B.Com
Phil is an experienced commercial manager with 25+ years experience in general and regional management roles encompassing Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, Wholesale, Retail and Hospitality management in commercial, not-for-profit and co-operative organisations.
Phil was the first Chief Executive of the University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA) from 2000 to 2007 and has since held senior Sales and Supply Chain roles with Coca-Cola Amatil (in both New Zealand and Papua New Guinea), as National Commercial Manager for Farmlands Fuel, and more recently Citycare Property as Commercial Operations Manager including national responsibly for Fleet and Supply Chain.
Both his adult children are recent post-graduates of the University of Canterbury and their experiences and his time as Chief Executive of UCSA have led to a life-long interest in the importance of well-rounded experiences as young people transition through this crucial life stage.
Other interests include travel and keeping active including golf and four half marathons to date.
Anne Hindson
BA, MCom, Mgmt
Anne is a graduate of Canterbury and Lincoln Universities. She is currently working as a freelance contractor in business development and project management.
Anne has previously held several CEO and Project leadership roles in the tourism, major event, sport and agribusiness sectors. She brings education, management and governance experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, and a strong knowledge of and passion for young people and their development, having lectured at Lincoln University and Ara Institute of Technology, and more recently as CEO of an agribusiness leadership organisation.
She has experience of halls of residence through her two adult children and through utilising the halls for short courses during university holidays. In her spare time, Anne enjoys both road and mountain biking and touring, plays competitive tennis and enjoys time in the outdoors, or with a good book, dependent on the weather.
Ven. Nick Mountfort
BA, BTh
Nick’s first degree was in Political Science, at Canterbury from 1982-1984. During this time he lived at College House and met his wife-to-be at Arcady (at the time it was Bishop Julius Hall). He had a number of jobs before working for the Anglican Church for the last 28 years. Among many positions he has twice been a University Chaplain. Currently he is Vicar of Upper Riccarton Yaldhurst, which includes St Peters Church at Church Corner. As an Archdeacon he helps the Bishop have pastoral oversight of eight neighbouring parishes. He and his wife have 2 adult daughters. His motivation for being on the board is to help make Uni as much a life enhancing time for others as it was for him.
Anne Hindson
BA, MCom, Mgmt
Anne is a graduate of Canterbury and Lincoln Universities. She is currently working as a freelance contractor in business development and project management.
Anne has previously held several CEO and Project leadership roles in the tourism, major event, sport and agribusiness sectors. She brings education, management and governance experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, and a strong knowledge of and passion for young people and their development, having lectured at Lincoln University and Ara Institute of Technology, and more recently as CEO of an agribusiness leadership organisation.
She has experience of halls of residence through her two adult children and through utilising the halls for short courses during university holidays. In her spare time, Anne enjoys both road and mountain biking and touring, plays competitive tennis and enjoys time in the outdoors, or with a good book, dependent on the weather.
Ven. Nick Mountfort
BA, BTh
Nick’s first degree was in Political Science, at Canterbury from 1982-1984. During this time he lived at College House and met his wife-to-be at Arcady (at the time it was Bishop Julius Hall). He had a number of jobs before working for the Anglican Church for the last 28 years. Among many positions he has twice been a University Chaplain. Currently he is Vicar of Upper Riccarton Yaldhurst, which includes St Peters Church at Church Corner. As an Archdeacon he helps the Bishop have pastoral oversight of eight neighbouring parishes. He and his wife have 2 adult daughters. His motivation for being on the board is to help make Uni as much a life enhancing time for others as it was for him.
Rt Rev Dr Peter Carrell
Warden
Peter is the Anglican Bishop of Christchurch and Warden of Arcady Hall. After schooling in Canterbury and Otago, Peter studied Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Canterbury (1978-81). After working and travelling overseas, he then studied Theology at the University of Otago while being resident in Selwyn College, Dunedin (1984-86). Since the end of 1986, Peter has worked as an ordained minister in the Anglican Church in New Zealand and Polynesia in the Dioceses of Christchurch (1987-1990, 2010-present) and of Nelson (1993-2010), with the exception of the years 1990-1993 when he completed doctoral studies at the University of Durham, UK. Eighteen of those years of ministry were spent in theological education and ministry training across the two Dioceses. Peter has been Bishop of Christchurch since February 2019. He is married to Teresa and they have four adult children. In his spare time, Peter follows rugby, cricket and politics, walk and gardens for exercise, and enjoys the company of family and friends for relaxation.