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Rob Logie-SMith, 2016
Rob Logie-Smith (OGC 1955) was awarded a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2016 Honours List, for his service to the performing arts. He has been an active member of the opera community, through administration and financial support roles, and he has also contributed to business and the community.
Rob chaired the Melba Conservatorium of Music from 2006 to 2008, before becoming the Founding Chair of the Melba Opera Trust. He was also a Foundation Board Member of the National Gallery of Victoria, and he financially supports organisations including the Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Geelong Gallery.
Rob attended The Geelong College until 1958, before continuing his education at Scotch College. After school, he obtained a diploma and degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA. He spent 30 years as an international management consultant, director and senior partner at PA Consulting Group, and he chaired Redrock Communications in 2003 and Brave Energy in 2007. He is the immediate past President of The Australian Club, Melbourne, and Victorian President of the Institute of Management Consultants, 1988-93.
Despite spending his final schooling years at Scotch and leading Scotch’s Old Collegians’ Association, Rob still considers himself an Old Geelong Collegian – he is pictured above at an “Old Cobbers” lunch in May.
“It is enormously satisfying helping talented young Australians achieve their dreams in becoming international opera singers,” Rob said. “The Melba has established itself as the leader in the industry with young Australians now in principal roles internationally, a direct outcome of the unique coaching and mentoring program at The Melba.”
“It is great being recognised for doing things you are passionate about and where you can make a real difference, maybe some characteristics that I inherited from my father George.”