Independent Schools Victoria, Australia. Rachel Holthouse has been appointed the new chief executive of ISV, taking leadership of the association at a time of record growth in independent schools. Rachel has more than 20 years’ experience in education, including senior appointments at RMIT University and the University of Melbourne. Her work has focussed on providing pathways for students into higher education. Rachel’s record of successful advocacy and engagement with governments, ministers and senior officials, and her communications and cross-cultural skills make her invaluable to ISV and the diverse communities served by the independent school sector. “It’s a privilege to be given the chance to support Victoria’s thriving independent schools in their crucial role of educating our young people … I’m looking forward to working with our member schools and the ISV team, to ensure families have choices when enroling their children in a school that matches their needs,” said Rachel.