Graduation - past ceremony
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 at 11am
Costa Hall, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Deakin University
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Science and Technology
Stage Party
The Chancellor Mr David Morgan presided, assisted by the Vice- Chancellor Professor Sally Walker.
The MC was the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Graeme Dennehy.
The Mace-bearer was Mr Dale Warren.
The Faculty Representative was Ms Dorothy Tay.
Presenters were:
Associate Dean (Development), Faculty of Business and Law, Professor Barry Cooper.
Associate Dean (Development and International), Faculty of Science and Technology, Professor Dineli Mather.
Chair of the Academic Board, Professor Philomena Leung.
The Student Response was delivered by Mr Timothy Sidebottom.
Occasional Address
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The Occasional Address was delivered by Mr Dan Simmonds, Managing Principal of Harwood Andrews Lawyers.
Dan Simmonds is the Managing Principal of Harwood Andrews Lawyers. He is a leader in business law who leverages his extensive experience to provide counsel and solutions to businesses.
Mr Simmonds is accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a specialist in business law and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria’s Business Law Specialisation Committee. He is a committee member of Deakin University’s School of Law Advisory Board and also a member of Deakin’s Geelong Leaders’ Group.
Mr Simmonds works closely with business owners to understand and achieve their desired commercial objectives. His detailed knowledge of the principal areas of his practice is complemented by a capacity to understand and interpret an organisation’s financial performance which helps him to deliver clear advice and outstanding outcomes for clients. He is particularly involved in advising family businesses on their growth and succession issues.
Mr Simmonds became Chairman of Partners of Harwood Andrews Lawyers in 1994 and in 2007 became the firm’s Managing Principal.
He regularly presents to clients, accountant groups and the legal profession on legal and family business issues. A particular focus for Mr Simmonds and his fellow directors is the contribution that they and other firms make to the communities in which they live and work.
